Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Holy basil-
Habitat
ditches, vacant lots, wastelands
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
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, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, bees, Birds, Caterpillars, Lily Beetle, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Deers
Not Available
Allergy
Food Allergy, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Apache'
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Blackberry
Basil
In German
Brombeere
Basilikum
In French
la mûre
basilic
In Greek
Βατόμουρο
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Amora preta
manjericão
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Tribe
Rubeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blackberry and Basil
Season and care of Blackberry and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Blackberry and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blackberry season is Summer and Basil season is Summer. The type of soil for Blackberry is Loam and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Blackberry and Basil Physical Information
Blackberry and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Blackberry height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Blackberry and Basil are as follows:
Blackberry flower color: White
Blackberry leaf color: Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Blackberry and Basil
Care of Blackberry and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blackberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.