Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herb
Origin
Asia, Europe
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Blue & Purple Rain viola, Bowles' Black pansy, Fizzy Lemonberry pansy, Karma Yellow pansy
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, wastelands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
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
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Red, White
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
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Rich, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Rich, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Spot anthracnose
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, epilepsy, Heart problems
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Viola tricolor var. hortensis
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Pansy
Thai Basil
In Hindi
स्रीवत
Hydrangea
In German
Stiefmütterchen
Hortensie
In French
Pensée
Hortensia
In Spanish
Pensamiento
Hortensia
In Portuguese
amor-perfeito
Hortênsia
In Polish
Bratek
Hortensja
In Latin
Cinaede fill
Hibiscus
Family
Violaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Pansy and Thai Basil
Season and care of Pansy and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Pansy and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pansy season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter and Thai Basil season is Fall, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Pansy is Rich, Well drained and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pansy is Acidic and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Pansy and Thai Basil Physical Information
Pansy and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Pansy height is 1.50 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Pansy and Thai Basil are as follows:
Pansy flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Red and White
Pansy leaf color: Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Pansy and Thai Basil
Care of Pansy and Thai Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pansy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove deadheads and Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pansy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.