Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Habitat
-
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
CALLUNA vulgaris
Common Name
Basil
Heather, Common heather, Ling
In German
Basilikum
Heidekraut
In French
basilic
bruyère
In Spanish
albahaca
brezo
In Greek
βασιλικός
ερείκη
In Portuguese
manjericão
urze
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Basil and Heather
Season and care of Basil and Heather is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Heather Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Heather season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Heather is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Heather is Acidic.
Basil and Heather Physical Information
Basil and Heather physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Heather are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Basil and Heather
Care of Basil and Heather include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.