Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Types
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
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Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
12 - 1
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, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Dermatitis, Pulmonary oedema, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Antibacterial, Antidote, Antipyretic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitussive, Asthma, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Expectorant, Pectoral, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
For making oil, Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Showy Tree
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
PERILLA frutescens
Common Name
Purple Basil
Perilla, Shiso
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
Perilla plant
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Perilla Pflanze
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
plante Perilla
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
planta de perilla
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
φυτό perilla
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
planta Perilla
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
Poręcz roślin
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
Perilla herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Purple Basil and Perilla
Season and care of Purple Basil and Perilla is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Perilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Perilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Perilla is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Perilla is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Basil and Perilla Physical Information
Purple Basil and Perilla physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Perilla height is 91.44 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and Perilla are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Perilla flower color: White and Light Pink
- Perilla leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Purple Basil and Perilla
Care of Purple Basil and Perilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Perilla pruning is done . In summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Perilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.