Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral
Soil Type
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Skin rash
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Amity'
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
Basil
In German
Himbeere
Basilikum
In French
Framboise
basilic
In Spanish
Frambuesa
albahaca
In Greek
Βατόμουρο
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Framboesa
manjericão
In Latin
RUBUS IDAEUS
ocimum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Raspberry and Basil
Season and care of Raspberry and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Raspberry and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Raspberry and Basil Physical Information
Raspberry and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Raspberry and Basil are as follows:
Raspberry flower color: White
Raspberry leaf color: Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Raspberry and Basil
Care of Raspberry and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raspberry 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 Raspberry 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.