Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 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
Purple
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, 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
Mineral deficiencies, Red blotch, Root knot nematode, Scale, yellow-poplar weevil
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Allergy
allergic reaction
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
OCIMUM basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Basil, Cinnamon Basil
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
सिनेमन तुलसी
In German
Tamariske
Zimt-Basilikum
In French
tamarinier
cannelle basilic
In Spanish
tamarisco
Ocimum basilicum
In Greek
ταμαρίς
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Manjericão-de-folha-larga
In Polish
tamaryszek
Bazylia pospolita
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Tamaricaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Tamarisk and Cinnamon Basil
Season and care of Tamarisk and Cinnamon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Cinnamon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Cinnamon Basil season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Cinnamon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cinnamon Basil is Neutral.
Tamarisk and Cinnamon Basil Physical Information
Tamarisk and Cinnamon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cinnamon Basil height is 35.50 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Cinnamon Basil are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Cinnamon Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Cinnamon Basil leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarisk and Cinnamon Basil
Care of Tamarisk and Cinnamon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarisk pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cinnamon Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Tamarisk 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.