Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs
  
Tree
  
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
  
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
  
Types
Not Available
  
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
  
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
  
12-10
  
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
  
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
  
Lemon yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
  
Green, 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
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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
  
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Cold climate, Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Average Water
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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
  
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Cold climate, Drought
  
Flowers
No
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
  
Diuretic
  
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
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
  
TECOMA stans
  
Common Name
Purple Basil
  
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
  
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
  
Esperanza
  
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
  
Esperanza
  
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
  
Esperanza
  
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
  
Esperanza
  
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
  
Esperanza
  
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
  
Esperanza
  
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
  
Esperanza
  
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
  
Esperanza
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Lamiales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Lamiaceae
  
Bignoniaceae
  
Genus
Ocimum
  
Tecoma
  
Clade
Asterids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Tecomeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Purple Basil and Esperanza
Season and care of Purple Basil and Esperanza is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Esperanza Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Esperanza season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Esperanza is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Basil and Esperanza Physical Information
Purple Basil and Esperanza physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and Esperanza are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
- Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Purple Basil and Esperanza
Care of Purple Basil and Esperanza include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.