Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-11
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Yellow green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
No need to prune
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Poisonous
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
CALLICARPA americana
Common Name
Purple Basil
American beautyberry , French mulberry
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
American Beautyberry Tree
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Amerikanische Schönbaum
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
Americana beautyberry Árbol
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Ranunculoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Basil and American Beautyberry
Season and care of Purple Basil and American Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and American Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Basil and American Beautyberry Physical Information
Purple Basil and American Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and American Beautyberry are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Purple Basil and American Beautyberry
Care of Purple Basil and American Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune. In summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.