Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
White
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Celery
Purple Basil
In Hindi
अजवायन
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Sellerie
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Céleri
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Apio
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
Σέλινο
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Aipo
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Seler
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
apium
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Celery and Purple Basil
Season and care of Celery and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and Purple Basil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Celery and Purple Basil Physical Information
Celery and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Celery and Purple Basil are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery leaf color: Light Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Celery and Purple Basil
Care of Celery and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.