Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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 Blue, Dark Blue
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
-
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
Purple Basil
In Hindi
Hydrangea
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Hortensie
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Hortensia
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Hortensia
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
υδραγεία
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Hortensja
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
Ocimum, herba Purple
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Bugleweed and Purple Basil
Season and care of Bugleweed and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Bugleweed and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Bugleweed and Purple Basil Physical Information
Bugleweed and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Bugleweed and Purple Basil are as follows:
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Bugleweed and Purple Basil
Care of Bugleweed and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.