Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
-
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Bearded Iris
Basil, African blue basil
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
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
Rose, Burgundy
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Sickle-Shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
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
-
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Plants
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Basil
In Hindi
Dwarf Bearded Iris
तुलसी
In German
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Basilikum
In French
Dwarf Bearded Iris
basilic
In Spanish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
albahaca
In Greek
Dwarf Bearded Iris
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Dwarf Bearded Iris
manjericão
In Polish
Dwarf Bearded Iris
bazylia
In Latin
Dwarf Bearded Iris
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Holy Basil
Season and care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Bearded Iris and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring and Holy Basil season is Spring. The type of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Holy Basil Physical Information
Dwarf Bearded Iris and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Holy Basil are as follows:
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Holy Basil
Care of Dwarf Bearded Iris and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Bearded Iris 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris 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.