Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Europe
Types
Not Available
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Unknown
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Purple Basil
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
david ward
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
david ward
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
david ward
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
david ward
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
david ward
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
david ward
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
david ward
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
david ward
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Asterids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Basil and David Ward
Season and care of Purple Basil and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Basil and David Ward Physical Information
Purple Basil and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and David Ward are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Purple Basil and David Ward
Care of Purple Basil and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.