Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe
Types
Basil, African blue basil
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Lavender
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
IRIS pumila
Common Name
Basil
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
तुलसी
Dwarf Iris
In German
Basilikum
Zwergiris
In French
basilic
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
albahaca
Enano Iris
In Greek
βασιλικός
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
manjericão
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
bazylia
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
ocimum
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Holy Basil and Dwarf Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Holy Basil and Dwarf Iris? We provide you with everything About Holy Basil and Dwarf Iris. Holy Basil doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Holy Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Holy Basil has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash and Vomiting and Dwarf Iris has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Holy Basil and Dwarf Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Holy Basil and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Holy Basil and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Holy Basil and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holy Basil is Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Holy Basil and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Holy Basil and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Holy Basil and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Holy Basil and Dwarf Iris
Care of Holy Basil and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Dwarf 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 Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
