Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Eastern Africa
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
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Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
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USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Purple, Violet
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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 Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
persian violet
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
persian violet
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
persian violet
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
Persian Violet
Bazylia pospolita
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Basilius
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Gentianaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Persian Violet and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cinnamon Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Persian Violet and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Persian Violet and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cinnamon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.