Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
German Iris
Purple Basil
In Hindi
German Iris
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
German Iris
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
German Iris
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
German Iris
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
German Iris
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
German Iris
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
German Iris
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
German Iris
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Iridaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of German Iris and Purple Basil
Season and care of German Iris and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Purple Basil season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
German Iris and Purple Basil Physical Information
German Iris and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Purple Basil are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of German Iris and Purple Basil
Care of German Iris and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris 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 German Iris 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.