Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Basil, African blue basil
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11-1
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
-
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Deer Grass
Basil
In German
Deer Grass
Basilikum
In French
cerfs Herbe
basilic
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
albahaca
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
cervos grama
manjericão
In Polish
Deer Trawa
bazylia
In Latin
deer Grass
ocimum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
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Season and Care of Deer Grass and Holy Basil
Season and care of Deer Grass and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Deer Grass and Holy Basil Physical Information
Deer Grass and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Holy Basil are as follows:
Care of Deer Grass and Holy Basil
Care of Deer Grass and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass 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.