Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Holy basil-
Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus
Habitat
-
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-8
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
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Basil
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
तुलसी
Strawberry Bush
In German
Basilikum
Strawberry Bush
In French
basilic
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
albahaca
Fresa Bush
In Greek
βασιλικός
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
manjericão
Morango de Bush
In Polish
bazylia
Strawberry Bush
In Latin
ocimum
Classic Bush
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Celastrales
Family
Lamiaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Basil and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Basil and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Basil and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Basil season is Summer and Fall and Strawberry Bush season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Basil is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Basil is Neutral and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Basil and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Basil and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Basil and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Basil and Strawberry Bush
Care of Basil and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.