Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
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Basil, African blue basil
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
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
White, Red, Pink
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
-
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Basil
In German
Heidekraut
Basilikum
In French
bruyère
basilic
In Spanish
brezo
albahaca
In Greek
ερείκη
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
urze
manjericão
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Heather and Holy Basil
Season and care of Heather and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holy Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Heather and Holy Basil Physical Information
Heather and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Heather and Holy Basil are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Heather and Holy Basil
Care of Heather and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather 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.