Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Australia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in 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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Frogs
Not Available
Allergy
Not Applicable
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
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
Container, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Purple Basil
In Hindi
Pepperwort
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Pepperwort
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Pepperwort
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Pepperwort
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
Pepperwort
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Pepperwort
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Pepperwort
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Charophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Tribe
Lapidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
NA
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Purple Basil
Season and care of Pepperwort and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Pepperwort and Purple Basil Physical Information
Pepperwort and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Purple Basil are as follows:
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Pepperwort and Purple Basil
Care of Pepperwort and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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.