Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Holy basil-
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
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Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Red, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
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
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
PULMONARIA saccharata
Common Name
Basil
Bethlehem Sage
In German
Basilikum
Hortensie
In French
basilic
Hortensia
In Spanish
albahaca
Hortensia
In Greek
βασιλικός
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
manjericão
Hortênsia
In Polish
bazylia
Hortensja
Family
Lamiaceae
Boraginaceae
Season and Care of Basil and Bethlehem Sage
Season and care of Basil and Bethlehem Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Bethlehem Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Bethlehem Sage season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Bethlehem Sage is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Bethlehem Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Basil and Bethlehem Sage Physical Information
Basil and Bethlehem Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bethlehem Sage height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Basil and Bethlehem Sage are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Bethlehem Sage flower color: White, Red, Pink and Violet
- Bethlehem Sage leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Basil and Bethlehem Sage
Care of Basil and Bethlehem Sage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Bethlehem Sage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bethlehem Sage needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.