Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
China
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Holy basil-
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
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, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Asthma
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
China Aster
Basil
In German
China Aster
Basilikum
In French
Chine Aster
basilic
In Spanish
aster de China
albahaca
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
China Aster
manjericão
In Polish
Chiny Aster
bazylia
In Latin
Sinis Aster
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of China Aster and Basil
Season and care of China Aster and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
China Aster and Basil Physical Information
China Aster and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Basil are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of China Aster and Basil
Care of China Aster and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.