Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Sandy areas
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11-1
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Well drained
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
fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
-
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Deer Grass
Purple Basil
In Hindi
हिरण घास
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Deer Grass
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
cerfs Herbe
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
cervos grama
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Deer Trawa
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
deer Grass
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
-
Season and Care of Deer Grass and Purple Basil
Season and care of Deer Grass and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Purple Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Deer Grass and Purple Basil Physical Information
Deer Grass and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Purple Basil are as follows:
Care of Deer Grass and Purple Basil
Care of Deer Grass and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Deer Grass 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 Deer Grass 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.