Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Basil, African blue basil
French parsley
Habitat
-
Hedgebanks, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Small, flat and dissected
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
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
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Improve hair condition, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Cough, Digestive disorders, Eczema, Gout
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Condiment, Repellent, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
ANTHRISCUS cerefolium
Common Name
Basil
Chervil, French Chervil
In German
Basilikum
Kerbel
In French
basilic
Cerfeuil
In Spanish
albahaca
Perifollo
In Greek
βασιλικός
Σκαντζίκι
In Portuguese
manjericão
Cerefólio
In Polish
bazylia
Trybula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Holy Basil and Chervil
Season and care of Holy Basil and Chervil is important to know. While considering everything about Holy Basil and Chervil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall and Chervil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand and for Chervil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holy Basil is Neutral and for Chervil is Neutral.
Holy Basil and Chervil Physical Information
Holy Basil and Chervil physical information is very important for comparison. Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Chervil height is 35.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Holy Basil and Chervil are as follows:
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Chervil flower color: White
- Chervil leaf color: Green
Care of Holy Basil and Chervil
Care of Holy Basil and Chervil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Chervil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chervil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.