Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not available
garden asparagus , Sprenger's asparagus fern, White asparagus
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
Loamy soils, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Shallow soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Cut away fading foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, 8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Crown rot, Foliage miners, Fusarium wilt, Leaf rust, Mites, Red blotch, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Bees
Beetles, Bugs, Fishes
Allergy
no allergic reactions
allergic reaction, Mouth itching, Phytodermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Makes Hair Silkier, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Indoor Air Purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Acne, Anemia, Menstrual Disorders, Nerve pain, Vitamin B, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Air freshner, Employed in herbal medicine, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Used for making wood alcohol
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
ASPARAGUS officinalis 'Jersey Knight'
Common Name
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
Asparagus, Jersey Knight Asparagus
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
शतावर
In German
African Blue Basilikum
Gemüsespargel
In French
Bleu basilic africaine
Asperge
In Spanish
Albahaca azul africana
Asparagus
In Greek
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
σπαράγγι
In Portuguese
Africano manjericão azul
Asparagus
In Polish
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
Szparag lekarski
In Latin
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Asparagus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Basal Tricolpates
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asparagoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Blue Basil and Asparagus
Season and care of African Blue Basil and Asparagus is important to know. While considering everything about African Blue Basil and Asparagus Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Asparagus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand and for Asparagus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Blue Basil is Neutral and for Asparagus is Neutral, Alkaline.
African Blue Basil and Asparagus Physical Information
African Blue Basil and Asparagus physical information is very important for comparison. African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Asparagus height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of African Blue Basil and Asparagus are as follows:
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Asparagus flower color: White and Gold
- Asparagus leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of African Blue Basil and Asparagus
Care of African Blue Basil and Asparagus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Asparagus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage. In summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Asparagus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.