Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Texas
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Blue Toadflax, Old-Field Toadflax
Holy basil-
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
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USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
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
Pink, Light Blue, Lavender
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval to egg shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
use all-purpose fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Foliar disease, Root rot, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Depression, High blood cholestrol, Pain
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
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Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON grandiflorus
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Large Beardtongue, Shell-leaf Penstemon, Wild Snapdragon
Basil
In Hindi
Wild Snapdragon
तुलसी
In German
Wilde Snapdragon
Basilikum
In French
Snapdragon sauvage
basilic
In Spanish
Salvaje Snapdragon
albahaca
In Greek
άγρια Snapdragon
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Selvagem Snapdragon
manjericão
In Polish
Dziki Snapdragon
bazylia
In Latin
Phlox Ferae
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Subfamily
Scrophularioideae
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Season and Care of Wild Snapdragon and Basil
Season and care of Wild Snapdragon and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Snapdragon and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Snapdragon season is Spring and Summer and Basil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Snapdragon is Clay, Loam and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Snapdragon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Basil is Neutral.
Wild Snapdragon and Basil Physical Information
Wild Snapdragon and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Snapdragon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Wild Snapdragon and Basil are as follows:
Wild Snapdragon flower color: Pink, Light Blue and Lavender
Wild Snapdragon leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Wild Snapdragon and Basil
Care of Wild Snapdragon and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Snapdragon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Wild Snapdragon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.