Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Broomsedge Bluestem, Broomsedge
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
ditches, Grassland, Moist Ditches, Moist Soils, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
10 - 5
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
H1, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Cream, Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Gray Green, Yellow green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Provides ground cover, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
ANDROPOGON glomeratus
Common Name
Purple Basil
Bushy Beardgrass, Bushy Bluestem, Bushy Broom Grass
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
Bushy Bluestem plant
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Bushy Bluestem Pflanze
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
plante buissonnante Bluestem
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
planta arbustiva andropogon
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
φυτό θαμνώδη BLUESTEM
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
planta arbustiva Bluestem
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
Krzaczaste Bluestem roślin
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
Bushy bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Basil and Bushy Bluestem
Season and care of Purple Basil and Bushy Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Bushy Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bushy Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Bushy Bluestem is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Bushy Bluestem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Basil and Bushy Bluestem Physical Information
Purple Basil and Bushy Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Bushy Bluestem height is 120.00 cm and width 75.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and Bushy Bluestem are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Bushy Bluestem flower color: Cream, Green and White
- Bushy Bluestem leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Purple Basil and Bushy Bluestem
Care of Purple Basil and Bushy Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Bushy Bluestem pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Bushy Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.