Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Europe, South Africa, Asia
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Types
Scilla Siberica, Scilla Bifolia, Scilla Peruviana
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
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USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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 Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
convulsions, Vomiting
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Removes dandruff
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Bronchitis, Lung Problems
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a rodenticide, Used to make hair tonic
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCILLA
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Squill
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Squill
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Squill
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Squille
citron basilic
In Spanish
Escila
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
σκιλοκρόμμυδο
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Cila
manjericão limão
In Polish
Cebulica
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Scilla
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Squill and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Squill and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Squill and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Squill season is and Lemon Basil season is . The type of soil for Squill is and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Squill is and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Squill and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Squill and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Squill height is 15.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Squill and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Squill flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink and Violet
Squill leaf color:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Squill and Lemon Basil
Care of Squill and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Squill pruning is done and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Squill 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.