Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Freesia
Holy basil-
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
-
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
White, Light Pink, 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, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
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, Flower borders, Screening
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Freesia refracta
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Freesia
Basil
In German
Freesie
Basilikum
In French
Freesia
basilic
In Spanish
fresia
albahaca
In Greek
freesia
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
freesia
manjericão
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Freesia and Basil
Season and care of Freesia and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Freesia and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Freesia season is Spring and Basil season is Spring. The type of soil for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Freesia is Slightly Acidic and for Basil is Neutral.
Freesia and Basil Physical Information
Freesia and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Freesia and Basil are as follows:
Freesia flower color: Yellow
Freesia leaf color: Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Freesia and Basil
Care of Freesia and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.