Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Pollen
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Red Buckeye
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Red Buckeye
citron basilic
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
manjericão limão
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Red Buckeye
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Red Buckeye and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Red Buckeye and Lemon Basil
Care of Red Buckeye and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye 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.