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Lemon Basil

Ocimum X Citriodorum

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Overview

Lemon Basil (Ocimum x citriodorum) is a fragrant culinary herb featuring narrow leaves and a zesty lemon scent. This hybrid reaches up to 18-24 inches tall and spreads 12-16 inches wide. Thriving in full sun with well-drained soil, it produces small white flowers in summer. Ideal for borders and aromatic gardens, it requires regular watering and occasional fertilization. Perfect for adding a citrus flavor to dishes and a refreshing aroma to landscapes.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 2–11Type Herb
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — Lemon Basil (Ocimum x citriodorum) is a fragrant culinary herb featuring narrow leaves and a zesty lemon scent

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
2–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Herb
Family
Lamiaceae

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Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — Its growth habit is relatively compact and bushy; enhancing the ecological balance of the garden, image 93
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — Lemon Basil (Ocimum x citriodorum) is a fragrant culinary herb featuring narrow leaves and a zesty lemon, image 64
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — Perfect for adding a citrus flavor to dishes and a refreshing aroma to landscapes
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — but it's sensitive to frost; which makes it suitable for both garden beds and container, image 59
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — providing not only a sensory pleasure but also a striking visual contrast when planted among darker foliage
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — providing not only a sensory pleasure but also a striking visual contrast when planted among darker foliage, image 71
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — ovate leaves that spread out on stems reaching up to 18-24 inches in height; ideal for borders and aromatic, image 91
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — herb with red blooms; which makes it suitable for both garden beds and container planting.<br><br>Flowering in, image 83
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — herb for full; enhancing the ecological balance of the garden, image 84
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — which can be pinched back to encourage a fuller leaf production and extend the harvest period
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — providing not only a sensory pleasure but also a striking visual contrast when planted among darker foliage, image 50
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — Thriving in full sun with well-drained soil, it produces small white flowers in summer; enhancing the, image 45
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — which makes it suitable for both garden beds and container planting.<br><br>Flowering in late summer, image 74
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — but it's sensitive to frost; which makes it suitable for both garden beds and container planting.<br><br>Flowering in late
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — with a spread of approximately 10-12 inches; ideal for borders and aromatic gardens, it requires regular, image 94
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — It prefers full sun exposure and requires well-drained soil to thrive; which makes it suitable for both garden, image 56
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — herb with red blooms
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — It prefers full sun exposure and requires well-drained soil to thrive
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — This hybrid reaches up to 18-24 inches tall and spreads 12-16 inches wide; which makes it suitable for both, image 86
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — herb with red blooms; which makes it suitable for both garden beds and container planting.<br><br>Flowering in late summer
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — Lemon Basil produces small white to pale pink flowers on spikes; enhancing the ecological balance of the garden, image 96
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — Regular watering is essential, but be careful to avoid waterlogged conditions; enhancing the ecological, image 57
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — herb with red blooms; which makes it suitable for both garden beds and container planting.<br><br>Flowering in, image 62
Lemon Basil (Ocimum X Citriodorum) — Gardeners can plant this annual herb in USDA Zones 4 through 10; ideal for borders and aromatic gardens, it, image 58
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