Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Western United States
Types
Holy basil-
Blue Spruce
Habitat
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Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
PICEA pungens 'Baby Blue Eyes'
Common Name
Basil
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Hindi
तुलसी
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In German
Basilikum
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In French
basilic
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Spanish
albahaca
Enano Blue Spruce
In Greek
βασιλικός
Νάνος Blue Spruce
In Portuguese
manjericão
Anão Blue Spruce
In Polish
bazylia
Dwarf Blue Spruce
In Latin
ocimum
Blue dwarf Spruce
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Season and Care of Basil and Dwarf Blue Spruce
Season and care of Basil and Dwarf Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Dwarf Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Blue Spruce season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Dwarf Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Basil and Dwarf Blue Spruce Physical Information
Basil and Dwarf Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dwarf Blue Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Dwarf Blue Spruce are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Dwarf Blue Spruce flower color:
- Dwarf Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Basil and Dwarf Blue Spruce
Care of Basil and Dwarf Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Dwarf Blue Spruce 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 Dwarf Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.