Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
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Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Ocimum americanum
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
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USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Pink, Violet, Plum
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Baum Mallow
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Arbre Mallow
citron basilic
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Mallow
manjericão limão
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
ligno malvae
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Lemon Basil season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Lemon Basil
Care of Tree Mallow and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Lemon Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow 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.