Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Not available
Aromatic herb
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
Dry areas, Rocky 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
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Yellow, Light Green, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Red blotch
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
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Cold, Cough, Diabetes, gallstones, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Culinary use, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
ORIGANUM majorana 'Aureum'
Common Name
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
Sweet Marjoram
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
मीठा कुठरा
In German
African Blue Basilikum
Majoran
In French
Bleu basilic africaine
marjolaine
In Spanish
Albahaca azul africana
mejorana
In Greek
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
γλυκό μαντζουράνα
In Portuguese
Africano manjericão azul
manjerona
In Polish
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
słodki majeranek
In Latin
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
amaracus
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Basal Tricolpates
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
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 Sweet Marjoram
Season and care of African Blue Basil and Sweet Marjoram is important to know. While considering everything about African Blue Basil and Sweet Marjoram Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Blue Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Marjoram season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Marjoram is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Blue Basil is Neutral and for Sweet Marjoram is Neutral, Alkaline.
African Blue Basil and Sweet Marjoram Physical Information
African Blue Basil and Sweet Marjoram physical information is very important for comparison. African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sweet Marjoram height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of African Blue Basil and Sweet Marjoram are as follows:
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Sweet Marjoram flower color: White and Pink
- Sweet Marjoram leaf color: Yellow and Yellow green
Care of African Blue Basil and Sweet Marjoram
Care of African Blue Basil and Sweet Marjoram 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 Sweet Marjoram 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 Sweet Marjoram needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.