Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
-
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
11-1
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Purple
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Purple
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Purple
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
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
Late Fall, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Showy Tree
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PERILLA frutescens
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Perilla, Shiso
Purple Basil
In Hindi
Perilla plant
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Perilla Pflanze
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
plante Perilla
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
planta de perilla
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
φυτό perilla
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
planta Perilla
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Poręcz roślin
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Perilla herba
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Season and Care of Perilla and Purple Basil
Season and care of Perilla and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Perilla and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Perilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Perilla and Purple Basil Physical Information
Perilla and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Perilla and Purple Basil are as follows:
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Perilla and Purple Basil
Care of Perilla and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Perilla pruning is done and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Perilla 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.