Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Primula auricula, Bear's Ear
Holy basil-
Habitat
Rocky Mountains
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Yellow, Yellow Orange
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
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Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
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Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Primula auricula
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
auricula, mountain cowslip or bear's ear
Basil
In Hindi
mountain cowslip
तुलसी
In German
Aurikel
Basilikum
In French
Primula auricula
basilic
In Spanish
Primula auricula
albahaca
In Greek
mountain cowslip
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
cowslip montanha
manjericão
In Polish
Pierwiosnek łyszczak
bazylia
In Latin
Primula auricula
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Mountain Cowslip and Basil
Season and care of Mountain Cowslip and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Mountain Cowslip and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mountain Cowslip season is Spring and Fall and Basil season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Mountain Cowslip is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mountain Cowslip is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Mountain Cowslip and Basil Physical Information
Mountain Cowslip and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Mountain Cowslip height is 20.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Mountain Cowslip and Basil are as follows:
Mountain Cowslip flower color: Yellow and Yellow Orange
Mountain Cowslip leaf color: Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Mountain Cowslip and Basil
Care of Mountain Cowslip and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mountain Cowslip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Mountain Cowslip 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.