Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Herb
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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
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Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
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cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
African Blue Basilikum
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
Bleu basilic africaine
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
Albahaca azul africana
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Africano manjericão azul
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Basal Tricolpates
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of African Blue Basil and Black Raspberry
Season and care of African Blue Basil and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about African Blue Basil and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Blue Basil is Neutral and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
African Blue Basil and Black Raspberry Physical Information
African Blue Basil and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of African Blue Basil and Black Raspberry are as follows:
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of African Blue Basil and Black Raspberry
Care of African Blue Basil and Black Raspberry 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 Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.