Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb
Flowering Plants
Origin
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple, Bronze
Light 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
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. thyrsiflorum 'Oriental Breeze'
Lupinus
Common Name
Thai Basil
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
Hydrangea
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Hortensie
lupine
In French
Hortensia
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Hortensia
planta de lupino
In Greek
υδραγεία
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
tremoço planta
In Polish
Hortensja
łubin roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
Plinio herba
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Properties of Thai Basil and Lupine
Wondering what are the properties of Thai Basil and Lupine? We provide you with everything About Thai Basil and Lupine. Thai Basil doesn't have thorns and Lupine 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 Lupine 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 Lupine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Thai Basil and Lupine
Season and care of Thai Basil and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Thai Basil and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thai Basil season is Summer and Fall and Lupine season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Thai Basil is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Thai Basil is Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Thai Basil and Lupine Physical Information
Thai Basil and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Thai Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Thai Basil and Lupine are as follows:
Thai Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Thai Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Thai Basil and Lupine
Care of Thai Basil and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thai Basil pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Thai Basil needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.