Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Basil, African blue basil
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Habitat
-
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
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
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Burgandy, Lavender
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, 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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
-
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Ocimum tenuiflorum
TECOMA stans
Common Name
Basil
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
In German
Basilikum
Esperanza
In French
basilic
Esperanza
In Spanish
albahaca
Esperanza
In Greek
βασιλικός
Esperanza
In Portuguese
manjericão
Esperanza
In Polish
bazylia
Esperanza
In Latin
ocimum
Esperanza
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Holy Basil and Esperanza
Season and care of Holy Basil and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Holy Basil and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holy Basil season is Summer and Fall and Esperanza season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holy Basil is Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Holy Basil and Esperanza Physical Information
Holy Basil and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Holy Basil and Esperanza are as follows:
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Holy Basil and Esperanza
Care of Holy Basil and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.