Life Span
Biennial and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
gardens, Grassland, Hillside, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune prior to new growth
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Crown rot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bumblebees, Butterflies, Caterpillar, Flying insects
Bees
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Iron, Phosphorus
constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Kidney problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Jelly, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Rubus canadensis
OCIMUM 'African Blue'
Common Name
Thornless Blackberry
African Blue Basil, Hybrid Basil
In Hindi
Thornless blackberry
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
In German
Rubus canadensis
African Blue Basilikum
In French
Rubus canadensis
Bleu basilic africaine
In Spanish
Rubus canadensis
Albahaca azul africana
In Greek
Rubus canadensis
Αφρικής Μπλε βασιλικό
In Portuguese
Rubus canadensis
Africano manjericão azul
In Polish
Bezkolcowej Blackberry
Afrykański Niebieski bazylią
In Latin
Thornless Rubus
अफ्रीकी ब्लू तुलसी
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Basal Tricolpates
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Thornless Blackberry and African Blue Basil
Season and care of Thornless Blackberry and African Blue Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Thornless Blackberry and African Blue Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Thornless Blackberry season is Spring and African Blue Basil season is Spring. The type of soil for Thornless Blackberry is Loam and for African Blue Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Thornless Blackberry is Acidic, Neutral and for African Blue Basil is Neutral.
Thornless Blackberry and African Blue Basil Physical Information
Thornless Blackberry and African Blue Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Thornless Blackberry height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas African Blue Basil height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Thornless Blackberry and African Blue Basil are as follows:
Thornless Blackberry flower color: White
Thornless Blackberry leaf color: Green
African Blue Basil flower color: Pink and Lavender
- African Blue Basil leaf color: Purple
Care of Thornless Blackberry and African Blue Basil
Care of Thornless Blackberry and African Blue Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Thornless Blackberry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth and African Blue Basil pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune regularly, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Thornless Blackberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Blue Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.