Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
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
Hot Pink
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Basil
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
तुलसी
In German
penstemon parryi
Basilikum
In French
penstemon parryi
basilic
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
albahaca
In Greek
penstemon parryi
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
manjericão
In Polish
penstemon parryi
bazylia
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Basil
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Basil season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Basil is Neutral.
Penstemon Parryi and Basil Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Basil are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Basil
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi 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.