Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Types
Ocimum americanum
it is a type of ginger
Habitat
-
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
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
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
-
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Root bark
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Yellow Ginger
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
पीले अदरक
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Gelber Ingwer
In French
citron basilic
Ginger Jaune
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
jengibre amarillo
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Ginger amarelo
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
żółty Ginger
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Yellow Gingiber
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocotyledonae
Order
Lamiales
Zingiberales
Family
Lamiaceae
Zingiberaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Yellow Ginger
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Yellow Ginger is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Yellow Ginger Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Yellow Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Yellow Ginger Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Yellow Ginger physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Yellow Ginger are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon Basil and Yellow Ginger
Care of Lemon Basil and Yellow Ginger include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.