Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Hybrid origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
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
White
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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 Type
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
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Not Available
Allergy
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OCIMUM x citriodorum
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Lemon Basil
Purple Basil
In Hindi
नींबू तुलसी
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Limonenbasilikum
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
citron basilic
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Ocimum × citriodorum
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
λεμόνι βασιλικός
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
manjericão limão
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Bazylia cytrynowa
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
lemon Basilius
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon Basil and Purple Basil
Season and care of Lemon Basil and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Basil and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lemon Basil is Neutral and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Lemon Basil and Purple Basil Physical Information
Lemon Basil and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Lemon Basil and Purple Basil are as follows:
Lemon Basil flower color: White
Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Lemon Basil and Purple Basil
Care of Lemon Basil and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil 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.