These plants do not grow well in cold, dry conditions.
The cause may in part be exceptionally dry conditions during this period.
The report at the time stated that because of the dry local conditions, it was still in very good shape.
Basil is very sensitive to cold, with best growth in hot, dry conditions.
Large parts of Texas continue to be plagued by dry conditions.
The state is entered in response to high temperatures and dry conditions.
"It could very well be a combination of dry conditions combined with a high population."
But with such dry conditions it has burned right over.
All species are adapted to their dry conditions and can go for months without food or water.
The dry conditions had an adverse effect on wildlife and for water companies.