Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
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Types
Holy basil-
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Habitat
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Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
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
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
Light brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
Common Name
Basil
Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
तुलसी
पंख ईख घास
In German
Basilikum
Feather Reed Grass
In French
basilic
Feather Reed Herbe
In Spanish
albahaca
Pluma Reed Hierba
In Greek
βασιλικός
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
In Portuguese
manjericão
Pena Reed grama
In Polish
bazylia
Pióro Reed trawy
In Latin
ocimum
Pluma Grass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Ocimum
Calamagrostis
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Basil and Feather Reed Grass
Season and care of Basil and Feather Reed Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Feather Reed Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Feather Reed Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Basil and Feather Reed Grass Physical Information
Basil and Feather Reed Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Feather Reed Grass are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
- Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Basil and Feather Reed Grass
Care of Basil and Feather Reed Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Feather Reed Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Feather Reed Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.