Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Turkey, Iraq, Western Asia, India
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Tamarix Chinensis, French Tamarisk, Kashgar Tamarix, Tamarix Odessana,
Tamarix Tetrandra
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Floodplains, marshes, Riverbanks, Shores of rivers or lakes
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
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
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
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought and Salt, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Liver problems, Rheumatism, Skin wounds, Tooth ache
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TAMARIX dioica
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Common Name
Dioecious Tamarisk, Tamarisk
Thai Basil
In Hindi
तामरिस्क
Hydrangea
In German
Tamariske
Hortensie
In French
tamarinier
Hortensia
In Spanish
tamarisco
Hortensia
In Greek
ταμαρίς
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
tamarisco
Hortênsia
In Polish
tamaryszek
Hortensja
Family
Tamaricaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Tamarisk and Thai Basil
Season and care of Tamarisk and Thai Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarisk and Thai Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarisk season is Summer and Thai Basil season is Summer. The type of soil for Tamarisk is Loam, Sand and for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarisk is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Thai Basil is Neutral.
Tamarisk and Thai Basil Physical Information
Tamarisk and Thai Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarisk height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Tamarisk and Thai Basil are as follows:
Tamarisk flower color: Purple
Tamarisk leaf color: Green
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Tamarisk and Thai Basil
Care of Tamarisk and Thai 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 Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarisk needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.