Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
-
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Holy basil-
Habitat
Temperate Regions
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Basil
In Hindi
meadow saffron
तुलसी
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Basilikum
In French
Colchique d'automne
basilic
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
albahaca
In Greek
meadow saffron
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
manjericão
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
bazylia
In Latin
autumnale
ocimum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Basil
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Basil season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Basil Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Basil are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Meadow Saffron and Basil
Care of Meadow Saffron and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.