Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
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Types
Basil, African blue basil
Bearded Iris
Habitat
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meadows, Riverbanks, Rocky Mountains
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
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
Burgandy, Lavender
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Sword-like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Root Plants
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, 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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
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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
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
IRIS 'Apollo'
Common Name
Basil
Carmen Iris, Dutch Iris
In Hindi
तुलसी
Dutch Iris
In German
Basilikum
Dutch Iris
In French
basilic
Dutch Iris
In Spanish
albahaca
Dutch Iris
In Greek
βασιλικός
Dutch Iris
In Portuguese
manjericão
Dutch Iris
In Polish
bazylia
Dutch Iris
In Latin
ocimum
Dutch Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Asparagales
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Holy Basil and Dutch Iris
Season and care of Holy Basil and Dutch Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Holy Basil and Dutch Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall and Dutch Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand and for Dutch Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holy Basil is Neutral and for Dutch Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holy Basil and Dutch Iris Physical Information
Holy Basil and Dutch Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dutch Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Holy Basil and Dutch Iris are as follows:
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Dutch Iris flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Lavender, Plum, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze, Chocolate and Black
- Dutch Iris leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Holy Basil and Dutch Iris
Care of Holy Basil and Dutch Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Dutch Iris 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 Dutch Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.