Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Yucca aloifolia 'Purpurea' , Yucca aloifolia
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
coastal environs, Coastal sand dunes, mild coastal areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
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
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
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Pink, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
long with sharp edges
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, Needs very little water
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
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
Leaf spot, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
YUCCA harrimaniae
Common Name
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
mound lily
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
palm lily
In German
African Blue Basilikum
palm lily
In French
Bleu basilic africaine
palm lily
In Spanish
Albahaca azul africana
palm lily
In Greek
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
palm lily
In Portuguese
Africano manjericão azul
palm lily
In Polish
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
palm lily
In Latin
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
palm lily
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Basal Tricolpates
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of African Blue Basil and Palm lily
Season and care of African Blue Basil and Palm lily is important to know. While considering everything about African Blue Basil and Palm lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Palm lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand and for Palm lily is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Blue Basil is Neutral and for Palm lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Blue Basil and Palm lily Physical Information
African Blue Basil and Palm lily physical information is very important for comparison. African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Palm lily height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of African Blue Basil and Palm lily are as follows:
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Palm lily flower color: Pink and Ivory
- Palm lily leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of African Blue Basil and Palm lily
Care of African Blue Basil and Palm lily 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 Palm lily 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 Palm lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.