Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Purple Basil
Artichoke
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
Artichoke
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Artischocke
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
Artichaut
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
Alcachofa
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
Alcachofra
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
Karczoch
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Asterids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Basil and Artichoke
Season and care of Purple Basil and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Purple Basil and Artichoke Physical Information
Purple Basil and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and Artichoke are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Purple Basil and Artichoke
Care of Purple Basil and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.