Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Basil, African blue basil
Habitat
meadows, Terrestrial
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
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
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, 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
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CHIONODOXA
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
Basil
In Hindi
Chionodoxa
तुलसी
In German
Chionodoxa
Basilikum
In French
Chionodoxa
basilic
In Spanish
Chionodoxa
albahaca
In Greek
Chionodoxa
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Chionodoxa
manjericão
In Polish
Chionodoxa
bazylia
In Latin
Chionodoxa
ocimum
Phylum
Platyhelminthes
Tracheophyta
Class
Cestoda
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chionodoxa and Holy Basil
Season and care of Chionodoxa and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Chionodoxa and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chionodoxa season is Spring and Winter and Holy Basil season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Chionodoxa is Loam and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Chionodoxa and Holy Basil Physical Information
Chionodoxa and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Chionodoxa and Holy Basil are as follows:
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Chionodoxa and Holy Basil
Care of Chionodoxa and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.