Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Herbs
  
Origin
Hybrid origin, Australia, New Zealand
  
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Basil, African blue basil
  
Habitat
Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions
  
Not Available
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
11-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Burgandy, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Club - shaped
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
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
Slugs, Snails
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia
  
Ocimum tenuiflorum
  
Common Name
Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy
  
Basil
  
In Hindi
swan river daisy
  
तुलसी
  
In German
Swan River Gänseblümchen
  
Basilikum
  
In French
Swan River daisy
  
basilic
  
In Spanish
Río Swan margarita
  
albahaca
  
In Greek
Swan River μαργαρίτα
  
βασιλικός
  
In Portuguese
daisy Swan River
  
manjericão
  
In Polish
Swan River stokrotka
  
bazylia
  
In Latin
Swan flumen primula
  
ocimum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Brachyscome
  
Ocimum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Asterids
  
Tribe
Astereae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Asteroideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Swan River Daisy and Holy Basil
Season and care of Swan River Daisy and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Swan River Daisy and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swan River Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holy Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Swan River Daisy is Acidic and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Swan River Daisy and Holy Basil Physical Information
Swan River Daisy and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Swan River Daisy and Holy Basil are as follows:
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Swan River Daisy and Holy Basil
Care of Swan River Daisy and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swan River Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Swan River Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.