Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Eastern Africa
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Impatients balsamina, Impatients hawkeri, Impatiens nolitangere
Holy basil-
Habitat
Damp Places, Damp shady woods, Forest margins, Roadsides, tropical environments, Waste areas, waterways
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11-1
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach, Burgundy
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson, Bronze
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove the old foliage
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Demulcent, Gastrointestinal disorders, Nutritive, Skin irritation
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IMPATIENS walleriana
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Busy Lizzy, Impatiens, balsam, sultana
Basil
In German
wallenana
Basilikum
In French
wallenana
basilic
In Spanish
wallenana
albahaca
In Greek
Απασχολημένος Lizzy Φυτών
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
wallenana
manjericão
In Polish
wallenana
bazylia
In Latin
Impatiens Walleriana
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Lamiales
Family
Balsaminaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Busy Lizzy and Basil
Season and care of Busy Lizzy and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Busy Lizzy and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Busy Lizzy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Busy Lizzy is Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Busy Lizzy is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Busy Lizzy and Basil Physical Information
Busy Lizzy and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Busy Lizzy height is 40.00 cm and width 45.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Busy Lizzy and Basil are as follows:
Busy Lizzy flower color: White, Red, Purple, Pink, Magenta, Rose, Salmon, Coral, Peach and Burgundy
Busy Lizzy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Crimson and Bronze
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Busy Lizzy and Basil
Care of Busy Lizzy and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Busy Lizzy pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut or pinch the stems, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove the old foliage and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Busy Lizzy 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.