Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Europe, Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Basil, African blue basil
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
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
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Burgandy, Lavender
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Not Available
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Not Available
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
RUTA graveolens
Common Name
Basil
Common Rue
In German
Basilikum
Hortensie
In French
basilic
Hortensia
In Spanish
albahaca
Hortensia
In Greek
βασιλικός
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
manjericão
Hortênsia
In Polish
bazylia
Hortensja
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Lamiales
Not Available
Family
Lamiaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Ocimum
Not Available
Clade
Asterids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Holy Basil and Common Rue
Season and care of Holy Basil and Common Rue is important to know. While considering everything about Holy Basil and Common Rue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall and Common Rue season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand and for Common Rue is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holy Basil is Neutral and for Common Rue is Neutral, Alkaline.
Holy Basil and Common Rue Physical Information
Holy Basil and Common Rue physical information is very important for comparison. Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Common Rue height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Holy Basil and Common Rue are as follows:
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Common Rue flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Common Rue leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Holy Basil and Common Rue
Care of Holy Basil and Common Rue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Common Rue 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 Common Rue needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.