Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Gold, White, Yellow
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water from above
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, Alkaline
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Digestive, Laxative
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil
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
Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TANACETUM balsamita
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Beaver Tongue, Costmary, Lady's Herb, Painted Daisy
Basil
In Hindi
Painted Daisy
तुलसी
In German
gemalt Gänseblümchen
Basilikum
In French
painted daisy
basilic
In Spanish
margarita pintada
albahaca
In Greek
ζωγραφισμένα μαργαρίτα
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
margarida pintada
manjericão
In Polish
malowane stokrotka
bazylia
In Latin
picta primula
ocimum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Painted Daisy and Basil
Season and care of Painted Daisy and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Painted Daisy and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Painted Daisy season is Summer and Fall and Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Painted Daisy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Painted Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Basil is Neutral.
Painted Daisy and Basil Physical Information
Painted Daisy and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Painted Daisy height is 50.80 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Painted Daisy and Basil are as follows:
Painted Daisy flower color: Gold, White and Yellow
Painted Daisy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Painted Daisy and Basil
Care of Painted Daisy and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Painted Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Painted Daisy 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.