Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Basil, African blue basil
Habitat
Rocky areas, sand dunes, Slopes
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tongue shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
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, Shade areas
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails, Thripes
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
-
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Euryops pectinatus
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Euryops
Basil
In German
Euryops
Basilikum
In French
Euryops
basilic
In Spanish
Euryops
albahaca
In Greek
Euryops
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Euryops
manjericão
In Polish
Euryops
bazylia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Euryops and Holy Basil
Season and care of Euryops and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Euryops and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Euryops season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holy Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Euryops is Loam, Sand and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Euryops is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Euryops and Holy Basil Physical Information
Euryops and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Euryops height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Euryops and Holy Basil are as follows:
Euryops flower color: Yellow and Gold
Euryops leaf color: Dark Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Euryops and Holy Basil
Care of Euryops and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Euryops pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Euryops 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.