Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water from above
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Aphids
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Digestive, Laxative
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TANACETUM balsamita
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Beaver Tongue, Costmary, Lady's Herb, Painted Daisy
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Painted Daisy
नींबू तुलसी
In German
gemalt Gänseblümchen
Limonenbasilikum
In French
painted daisy
citron basilic
In Spanish
margarita pintada
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
ζωγραφισμένα μαργαρίτα
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
margarida pintada
manjericão limão
In Polish
malowane stokrotka
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
picta primula
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Painted Daisy and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Painted Daisy and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Painted Daisy and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Painted Daisy season is Summer and Fall and Lemon Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Painted Daisy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Painted Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Painted Daisy and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Painted Daisy and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Painted Daisy height is 50.80 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Painted Daisy and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Painted Daisy flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
Painted Daisy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Painted Daisy and Lemon Basil
Care of Painted Daisy and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Painted Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Painted Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.