Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Asia
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Basil, African blue basil
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 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
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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender
Burgandy, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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?
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Fertilize every year
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Disinfectant
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a flavouring in food, Used as essential oil
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
Alpine, Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
THYMUS pseudolanuginosus
Ocimum tenuiflorum
Common Name
Wooly Thyme
Basil
In Hindi
Wooly Thyme
तुलसी
In German
Wooly Thymian
Basilikum
In French
Wooly Thyme
basilic
In Spanish
Lanoso Tomillo
albahaca
In Greek
Wooly Θυμάρι
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Wooly tomilho
manjericão
In Polish
Wooly Tymianek
bazylia
In Latin
Wooly Thyme
ocimum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Wooly Thyme and Holy Basil
Season and care of Wooly Thyme and Holy Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Wooly Thyme and Holy Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wooly Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holy Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wooly Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Holy Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wooly Thyme is Acidic, Neutral and for Holy Basil is Neutral.
Wooly Thyme and Holy Basil Physical Information
Wooly Thyme and Holy Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Wooly Thyme height is 250.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Holy Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Wooly Thyme and Holy Basil are as follows:
Wooly Thyme flower color: Light Pink and Lavender
Wooly Thyme leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Holy Basil flower color: Burgandy and Lavender
- Holy Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Wooly Thyme and Holy Basil
Care of Wooly Thyme and Holy Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wooly Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holy Basil pruning is done Don't prune in the fall and Prune regularly. In summer Wooly Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holy Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.