Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Asia, India
Types
Basil, African blue basil
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
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
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Basil
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
तुलसी
बरमूडा घास
In German
Basilikum
Bermuda Gras
In French
basilic
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
albahaca
Grama
In Greek
βασιλικός
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
manjericão
grama Bermuda
In Polish
bazylia
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
ocimum
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Ocimum
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
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Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Holy Basil and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Holy Basil and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Holy Basil and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall and Bermuda Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holy Basil is Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holy Basil and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Holy Basil and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Holy Basil and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Bermuda Grass flower color:
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Holy Basil and Bermuda Grass
Care of Holy Basil and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Bermuda Grass pruning is done . In summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.