Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Yellow, Chartreuse
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
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Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bugs, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Dill
Thai Basil
In Hindi
डिल प्लांट
Hydrangea
In German
Dill Pflanze
Hortensie
In French
Dill usine
Hortensia
In Spanish
Dill Planta
Hortensia
In Greek
άνηθο φυτών
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Dill Vegetal
Hortênsia
In Polish
Dill roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Hibiscus
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Dill and Thai Basil
Season and care of Dill and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Dill and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dill season is Spring and Summer and Thai Basil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dill is Clay, Loam and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dill is Neutral and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Dill and Thai Basil Physical Information
Dill and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dill and Thai Basil are as follows:
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Dill and Thai Basil
Care of Dill and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dill pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.