Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
along a porch, deck or patio
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
LEVISTICUM officinale
Common Name
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
Lovage
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Levisticum Officinale
In German
African Blue Basilikum
Liebstöckel
In French
Bleu basilic africaine
livèche
In Spanish
Albahaca azul africana
lovage
In Greek
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
λεβιστικό
In Portuguese
Africano manjericão azul
lovage
In Polish
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
lubczyk
In Latin
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
ligusticum
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Basal Tricolpates
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of African Blue Basil and Levisticum Officinale
Season and care of African Blue Basil and Levisticum Officinale is important to know. While considering everything about African Blue Basil and Levisticum Officinale Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand and for Levisticum Officinale is Loam while the PH of soil for African Blue Basil is Neutral and for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Blue Basil and Levisticum Officinale Physical Information
African Blue Basil and Levisticum Officinale physical information is very important for comparison. African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of African Blue Basil and Levisticum Officinale are as follows:
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of African Blue Basil and Levisticum Officinale
Care of African Blue Basil and Levisticum Officinale 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 Levisticum Officinale pruning is done 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 Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.