Hosta

Purple Basil

About Hosta and Purple Basil

Hosta

Purple Basil

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Asia

Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Ocimum basilicum purpurascens

Number of Varieties

703

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Habitat

gardens, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-89-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

11-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 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

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

Purple, Light Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

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

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

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

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Erosion control

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'

OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens

Common Name

Hosta

Purple Basil

In Hindi

Hosta

बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे

In German

Hosta

Lila Basilikum Pflanze

In French

Hosta

plante de basilic pourpre

In Spanish

Hosta

planta de albahaca morada

In Greek

Hosta

Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό

In Portuguese

Hosta

Planta da manjericão roxo

In Polish

Hosta

Purpurowy bazylia roślin

In Latin

strone

Ocimum, herba Purple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asparagales

Lamiales

Family

Liliaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Hosta

Ocimum

Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Asterids

Tribe

Subfamily

Agavoideae

Number of Species

70150

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Purple Basil

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Purple Basil? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Purple Basil. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Purple Basil doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Purple Basil has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Hosta and Purple Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Purple Basil

Season and care of Hosta and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.

Hosta and Purple Basil Physical Information

Hosta and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Purple Basil are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze

Care of Hosta and Purple Basil

Care of Hosta and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.