Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southeastern United States
Types
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Longleaf is a type of pine
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, brown-spot needle blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used in construction, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
PINUS palustris
Common Name
Purple Basil
Longleaf Pine
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
Longleaf Pine
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Longleaf Pine
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
pin des marais
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
pino de hoja larga
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
Longleaf πεύκο
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
Longleaf pinho
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
Longleaf sosna
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
longleaf pinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Pinaceae
Season and Care of Purple Basil and Longleaf Pine
Season and care of Purple Basil and Longleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Longleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Longleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Longleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Longleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Basil and Longleaf Pine Physical Information
Purple Basil and Longleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Longleaf Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and Longleaf Pine are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Longleaf Pine flower color:
- Longleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Purple Basil and Longleaf Pine
Care of Purple Basil and Longleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Longleaf Pine pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Longleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.