Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Europe, Western Asia
Types
Not available
lupulus , cordifolius , lupuloides , neomexicanus , pubescens
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
ditches, Lake margins
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Green, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Chartreuse, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lobed and toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Japanese Beetles, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
anti bacterial, increase urine flow, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
extracted oil, Flowers
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
brewing beer
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Botanical Name
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
Common Name
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
Columbus Hops
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
साधारण राज़क
In German
African Blue Basilikum
Echter Hopfen
In French
Bleu basilic africaine
Houblon
In Spanish
Albahaca azul africana
Humulus lupulus
In Greek
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
Columbus Hops
In Portuguese
Africano manjericão azul
Lúpulo
In Polish
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
Chmiel zwyczajny
In Latin
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Columbus Hops
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cannabaceae
Clade
Basal Tricolpates
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Blue Basil and Columbus Hops
Season and care of African Blue Basil and Columbus Hops is important to know. While considering everything about African Blue Basil and Columbus Hops Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Columbus Hops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand and for Columbus Hops is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for African Blue Basil is Neutral and for Columbus Hops is Acidic, Neutral.
African Blue Basil and Columbus Hops Physical Information
African Blue Basil and Columbus Hops physical information is very important for comparison. African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Columbus Hops height is 370.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of African Blue Basil and Columbus Hops are as follows:
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Columbus Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
- Columbus Hops leaf color: Chartreuse and Yellow green
Care of African Blue Basil and Columbus Hops
Care of African Blue Basil and Columbus Hops 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 Columbus Hops pruning is done In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Columbus Hops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.