Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Chilopsis linearis
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
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
3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Multi-Color
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
CHILOPSIS linearis
Common Name
Thai Basil
Desert Willow
In Hindi
Hydrangea
रेगिस्तान विलो
In German
Hortensie
Wüsten Weide
In French
Hortensia
desert Willow
In Spanish
Hortensia
Desert Willow
In Greek
υδραγεία
έρημο Willow
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Willow deserto
In Polish
Hortensja
desert Willow
In Latin
Hibiscus
desert Willow
Family
Lamiaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Desert Willow
Season and care of Thai Basil and Desert Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Desert Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Desert Willow season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Desert Willow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Desert Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thai Basil and Desert Willow Physical Information
Thai Basil and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Desert Willow are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
- Desert Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Thai Basil and Desert Willow
Care of Thai Basil and Desert Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Desert Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.