Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ILEX glabra
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
Inkberry
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Inkberry
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
Inkberry
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
Inkberry
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
Inkberry
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Inkberry
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
inkberry
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
Inkberry
Basilius
Order
Aquifoliales
Lamiales
Family
Phytolaccaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Inkberry and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Inkberry and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Inkberry and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Inkberry and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Inkberry and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Inkberry and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.