Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Lindheimer's muhly
Habitat
-
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
12 - 3
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
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
Pink, Lavender
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
-
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
सिनेमन तुलसी
Muhly Grass
In German
Zimt-Basilikum
hairawn muhly
In French
cannelle basilic
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Ocimum basilicum
muhly Grass
In Greek
βασιλικός
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
muhly grama
In Polish
Bazylia pospolita
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Basilius
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Ocimum
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Cinnamon Basil and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Cinnamon Basil and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon Basil and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cinnamon Basil and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Cinnamon Basil and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon Basil and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Muhly Grass
Care of Cinnamon Basil and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cinnamon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.