Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
-
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-12
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Purple Basil
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Laub- Cattail
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Purple Basil and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Purple Basil and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Basil and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Purple Basil and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Purple Basil and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Purple Basil and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.