Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Japan
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Crimson, Dark Red
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Red, Bronze
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
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
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Unknown
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Japanese Burberry
Purple Basil
In Hindi
crimson pygmy
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
crimson pygmy
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
crimson pygmy
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
crimson pygmy
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
crimson pygmy
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
crimson pygmy
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
crimson pygmy
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
crimson pygmy
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Crimson Pygmy and Purple Basil
Season and care of Crimson Pygmy and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Crimson Pygmy and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Crimson Pygmy and Purple Basil Physical Information
Crimson Pygmy and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Crimson Pygmy and Purple Basil are as follows:
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Purple Basil
Care of Crimson Pygmy and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy 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.