Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
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Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Bearded Iris
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
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Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
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No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
Thai Basil
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
Hortensie
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
Hortensia
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
Hortensia
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
υδραγεία
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
Hortensja
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
Hibiscus
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Family
Lamiaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Thai Basil and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and Dwarf Bearded Iris? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and Dwarf Bearded Iris. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Bearded Iris doesn't have thorns. Also Thai Basil does not have fragrant flowers. Thai Basil has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Dwarf Bearded Iris has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Thai Basil and Dwarf Bearded Iris and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Thai Basil and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Thai Basil and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Thai Basil and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
- Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Thai Basil and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Thai Basil and Dwarf Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Bearded Iris 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.