Origin
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Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Switchgrass
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Wet lands
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 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
Flower Color
Indigo
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Moist
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season
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
Moist
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
small hedge
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Prevention of convulsion
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Biofuel
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
-
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PANICUM
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Panicum
Purple Basil
In Hindi
panikom
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
panikom
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
panikom
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
panikom
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
Panicum
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Panicum
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Panicum
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Panicum
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Panicum and Purple Basil
Season and care of Panicum and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Panicum and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panicum season is and Purple Basil season is . The type of soil for Panicum is Moist and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Panicum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Panicum and Purple Basil Physical Information
Panicum and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Panicum height is 60.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Panicum and Purple Basil are as follows:
Care of Panicum and Purple Basil
Care of Panicum and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panicum 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 Panicum 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.