Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
-
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
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
Red 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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
-
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
tabardillo
नींबू तुलसी
In German
tabardillo
Limonenbasilikum
In French
tabardillo
citron basilic
In Spanish
tabardillo
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Tabardillo
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
manjericão limão
In Polish
Tabardillo
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Tabardillo
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Tabardillo and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Lemon Basil season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Tabardillo and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Tabardillo and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Tabardillo and Lemon Basil
Care of Tabardillo and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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.