Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Basil, African blue basil
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
Not Available
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Not Available
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
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Basil
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In German
Basilikum
Zwetschgen
In French
basilic
prune de Damas
In Spanish
albahaca
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
βασιλικός
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
manjericão
damson ameixa
In Polish
bazylia
mirabelki
In Latin
ocimum
damson plum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Holy Basil and Damson
Season and care of Holy Basil and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Holy Basil and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall and Damson season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holy Basil is Neutral and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holy Basil and Damson Physical Information
Holy Basil and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Holy Basil and Damson are as follows:
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Damson flower color: Not Available
- Damson leaf color: Not Available
Care of Holy Basil and Damson
Care of Holy Basil and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Damson 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.