Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Avaialble
Not Available
Habitat
Lake Sides, savannahs
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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, Burgundy, Bronze
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Crickets
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
bank hedging, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Screen, Used as Biofuel, Used for making hedge
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
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MISCANTHUS Giganteus
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Giant Silvergrass
Purple Basil
In Hindi
Giant Silvergrass
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Riesenschilf
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
géant silvergrass
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Giant Silvergrass
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
Giant Silvergrass
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Silvergrass gigante
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Giant Silvergrass
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Giant Silvergrass
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Tribe
Andropogoneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Giant Silvergrass and Purple Basil
Season and care of Giant Silvergrass and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Silvergrass and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Silvergrass season is Summer and Fall and Purple Basil season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Giant Silvergrass is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Giant Silvergrass and Purple Basil Physical Information
Giant Silvergrass and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Silvergrass height is 240.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Giant Silvergrass and Purple Basil are as follows:
Giant Silvergrass flower color: Not Available
Giant Silvergrass leaf color: Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Purple Basil
Care of Giant Silvergrass and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Silvergrass 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 Giant Silvergrass 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.