Ocimum 'Lemonade' (Basil 'Lemonade')

Cultivation

Plant as an annual in light, well-drained, fertile soil in a sheltered position in full sun. Ideally grown in a container or pot. Water freely in summer. Can be grown as a short-lived subshrub if overwintered indoors.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, City, Flavouring food and drinks, Drying, Add to salads, Foliage only

UK hardiness

H1c

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

H2, H1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Bushy

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Leaves have a lemon flavour.

Toxicity

Not toxic