Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Mexico, Central America
Types
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
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
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
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
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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
-
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Purple Basil
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
Hydrangea
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Hortensie
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
Hortensia
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
Hortensia
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
Hortênsia
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
Hibiscus
Family
Lamiaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Season and Care of Purple Basil and Chaco
Season and care of Purple Basil and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chaco season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Basil and Chaco Physical Information
Purple Basil and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and Chaco are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Purple Basil and Chaco
Care of Purple Basil and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Chaco pruning is done 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.