Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
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
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Cutworms, Mint rust, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
ORIGANUM x majoricum
Common Name
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
Hardy Marjoram, Italian Oregano
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
इतालवी अजवायन की पत्ती
In German
African Blue Basilikum
Italienisch Oregano
In French
Bleu basilic africaine
italien origan
In Spanish
Albahaca azul africana
orégano italiano
In Greek
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
ιταλικά Ρίγανη
In Portuguese
Africano manjericão azul
Italiano Oregano
In Polish
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
włoski Oregano
In Latin
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Italian Oregano
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Basal Tricolpates
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of African Blue Basil and Italian Oregano
Season and care of African Blue Basil and Italian Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about African Blue Basil and Italian Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Italian Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand and for Italian Oregano is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Blue Basil is Neutral and for Italian Oregano is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Blue Basil and Italian Oregano Physical Information
African Blue Basil and Italian Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Italian Oregano height is 45.70 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of African Blue Basil and Italian Oregano are as follows:
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Italian Oregano flower color: White and Ivory
- Italian Oregano leaf color: Green
Care of African Blue Basil and Italian Oregano
Care of African Blue Basil and Italian Oregano 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 Italian Oregano pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.