Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Asia
Types
Holy basil-
African iris, Large wild iris, Cape iris
Habitat
-
Coastal Regions, Forest margins, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Blue, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
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
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Screen, useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
DIETES grandiflora
Common Name
Basil
Butterfly Iris
In Hindi
तुलसी
तितली आइरिस प्लांट
In German
Basilikum
Schmetterling Iris Pflanzen
In French
basilic
Papillon Iris Plante
In Spanish
albahaca
Planta del iris de la mariposa
In Greek
βασιλικός
Πεταλούδα Iris Φυτών
In Portuguese
manjericão
Borboleta da planta Iris
In Polish
bazylia
Butterfly Iris Roślin
In Latin
ocimum
Gloria Iris Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Ocimum
Dietes Salisb
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Basil and Butterfly Iris
Season and care of Basil and Butterfly Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Butterfly Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Butterfly Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Butterfly Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Butterfly Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Basil and Butterfly Iris Physical Information
Basil and Butterfly Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Butterfly Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 50.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Butterfly Iris are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Butterfly Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue and Violet
- Butterfly Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Basil and Butterfly Iris
Care of Basil and Butterfly Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Butterfly Iris pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butterfly Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.