Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Basil, African blue basil
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Lime Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
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
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ANETHUM graveolens 'Fernleaf'
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Dwarf Dill, Fernleaf Dill
Basil
In German
Hortensie
Basilikum
In French
Hortensia
basilic
In Spanish
Hortensia
albahaca
In Greek
υδραγεία
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
manjericão
In Polish
Hortensja
bazylia
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Properties of Fernleaf Dill and Holy Basil
Wondering what are the properties of Fernleaf Dill and Holy Basil? We provide you with everything About Fernleaf Dill and Holy Basil. Fernleaf Dill doesn't have thorns and Holy Basil doesn't have thorns. Also Fernleaf Dill does not have fragrant flowers. Fernleaf Dill has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Holy Basil has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Fernleaf Dill and Holy Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fernleaf Dill and Holy Basil
Season and care of Fernleaf Dill and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Fernleaf Dill and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fernleaf Dill season is Summer and Fall and Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fernleaf Dill is Clay, Loam and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fernleaf Dill is Neutral and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Fernleaf Dill and Holy Basil Physical Information
Fernleaf Dill and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Fernleaf Dill height is 40.60 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Fernleaf Dill and Holy Basil are as follows:
Fernleaf Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
Fernleaf Dill leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Fernleaf Dill and Holy Basil
Care of Fernleaf Dill and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fernleaf Dill 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 Fernleaf Dill needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.