Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Holy basil-
Herbaceous perennial
Habitat
-
Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Medium
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Headache, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
LOBELIA cardinalis
Common Name
Basil
Cardinal Flower
In Hindi
तुलसी
Cardinal Flower
In German
Basilikum
Cardinal Flower
In French
basilic
Cardinal Flower
In Spanish
albahaca
Cardinal Flower
In Greek
βασιλικός
Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
manjericão
Cardinal Flower
In Polish
bazylia
Cardinal Flower
In Latin
ocimum
Cardinalis Flower
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Basil and Cardinal Flower
Season and care of Basil and Cardinal Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Cardinal Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Cardinal Flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Cardinal Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Cardinal Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Basil and Cardinal Flower Physical Information
Basil and Cardinal Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Basil and Cardinal Flower are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
- Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Basil and Cardinal Flower
Care of Basil and Cardinal Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Cardinal Flower 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 Cardinal Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.