Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
India, Nepal
Europe, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
it is a type of ginger
Holy basil-
Habitat
along watercourse, moist forests, Rainforest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune regularly
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Root bark
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HEDYCHIUM flavescens
OCIMUM basilicum 'Napoletano'
Common Name
Yellow Ginger
Basil
In German
Gelber Ingwer
Basilikum
In French
Ginger Jaune
basilic
In Spanish
jengibre amarillo
albahaca
In Greek
κίτρινο Τζίντζερ
βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Ginger amarelo
manjericão
In Polish
żółty Ginger
bazylia
In Latin
Yellow Gingiber
ocimum
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Monocotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Lamiales
Family
Zingiberaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Yellow Ginger and Basil
Season and care of Yellow Ginger and Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Ginger and Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Ginger season is Summer and Fall and Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Yellow Ginger is Loam, Sand and for Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Basil is Neutral.
Yellow Ginger and Basil Physical Information
Yellow Ginger and Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Ginger height is 180.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Basil height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Yellow Ginger and Basil are as follows:
Yellow Ginger flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Lemon yellow
Yellow Ginger leaf color: Green
Basil flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
- Basil leaf color: Green, Purple and Bronze
Care of Yellow Ginger and Basil
Care of Yellow Ginger and Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Ginger 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 Yellow Ginger 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.