Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Spices
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean, Southwest Asia
Types
Holy basil-
Star anise and more
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Thickets, Woods
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
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Gray Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Medium, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Cutworms, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Asthma, constipation, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edging, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Pimpinella anisum
In Hindi
तुलसी
सौंफ़ का पौध
In Greek
βασιλικός
γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
manjericão
anis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Basil and Anise
Season and care of Basil and Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Anise season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Anise is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Anise is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Basil and Anise Physical Information
Basil and Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Anise height is 2.50 cm and width 1.25 cm. The color specification of Basil and Anise are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Anise flower color: White
- Anise leaf color: Green
Care of Basil and Anise
Care of Basil and Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Anise pruning is done Prune regularly. In summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.