Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Habitat
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Rosette/Stemless
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Bronze, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
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Allergy
allergic reaction
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Ragged Robin
Basil
In Hindi
Ragged Robin
तुलसी
In German
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
Basilikum
In French
Ragged Robin
basilic
In Spanish
petirrojo desigual
albahaca
In Greek
ragged Robin
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Ragged Robin
manjericão
In Polish
Ragged Robin
bazylia
In Latin
Robin ragged
ocimum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Ragged Robin and Basil
Season and care of Ragged Robin and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Ragged Robin and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ragged Robin season is Spring and Summer and Basil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Basil is Neutral.
Ragged Robin and Basil Physical Information
Ragged Robin and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Ragged Robin and Basil are as follows:
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Ragged Robin and Basil
Care of Ragged Robin and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Ragged Robin 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.