Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Ocimum americanum
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Habitat
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gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-14
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
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Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
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Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
tabardillo
In German
Limonenbasilikum
tabardillo
In French
citron basilic
tabardillo
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
tabardillo
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Tabardillo
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Tabardillo
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Tabardillo
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Tabardillo
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon Basil and Tabardillo Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Tabardillo are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Tabardillo
Care of Lemon Basil and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.