Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Purple Basil
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
Applemint Tree
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Applemint Baum
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Basil and Applemint
Season and care of Purple Basil and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Applemint season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Basil and Applemint Physical Information
Purple Basil and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Purple Basil and Applemint are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Purple Basil and Applemint
Care of Purple Basil and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.