Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Holy basil-
Texas Redbud
Eastern Redbud
Habitat
-
Forest margins, gardens, Open Plains, open Woodlands, orchards, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
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, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Magenta, Fuchsia, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
-
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
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
CERCIS canadensis var. texensis 'Oklahoma'
Common Name
Basil
Oklahoma Redbud, Texas Redbud
In Hindi
तुलसी
ओकलाहोमा Redbud
In German
Basilikum
Oklahoma Redbud
In French
basilic
Oklahoma Redbud
In Spanish
albahaca
Oklahoma Redbud
In Greek
βασιλικός
Οκλαχόμα κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
manjericão
Oklahoma Redbud
In Polish
bazylia
Oklahoma Redbud
In Latin
ocimum
Oklahoma Redbud
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpinioideae
Season and Care of Basil and Oklahoma Redbud
Season and care of Basil and Oklahoma Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Oklahoma Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Oklahoma Redbud season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Oklahoma Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Oklahoma Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Basil and Oklahoma Redbud Physical Information
Basil and Oklahoma Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Oklahoma Redbud height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Oklahoma Redbud are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Oklahoma Redbud flower color: Magenta, Fuchsia and Rose
- Oklahoma Redbud leaf color: Green, Purple and Plum
Care of Basil and Oklahoma Redbud
Care of Basil and Oklahoma Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Oklahoma Redbud 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 Oklahoma Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.