Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Alizes
Bumblebee Deelite
Maui Moonlight
Langport Wren
Sarah Taylor
Titan's Glory
Thornbird
Jane Phillips
Orinoco Flow
Habitat
-
gardens, Hillside, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Does not require lot of watering, Keep ground moist, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Rhizomes, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a sedative, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
IRIS
Common Name
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
Iris
In Hindi
सिनेमन तुलसी
Iris
In German
Zimt-Basilikum
Iris
In French
cannelle basilic
Iris
In Spanish
Ocimum basilicum
Iris
In Portuguese
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
Íris
In Polish
Bazylia pospolita
Irys
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Cinnamon Basil and Iris
Season and care of Cinnamon Basil and Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon Basil and Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Iris season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral and for Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon Basil and Iris Physical Information
Cinnamon Basil and Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Iris height is 70.00 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon Basil and Iris are as follows:
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Iris leaf color:
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Iris
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Cinnamon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.