Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
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
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Purple Basil
False Indigo
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
इंडिगो
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
falsches Indigo
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
faux Indigo
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
false Indigo
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
falsum indicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Lamiaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Purple Basil and False Indigo
Season and care of Purple Basil and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Basil and False Indigo Physical Information
Purple Basil and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and False Indigo are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Purple Basil and False Indigo
Care of Purple Basil and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.