Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Madagascar
Types
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
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
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Purple Basil
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
Periwinkle
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Immergrün
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
Pervenche
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
Bígaro
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
Mirta
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
Barwinek
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
Periwinkle
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Lamiaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Ocimum
Catharanthus
Season and Care of Purple Basil and Periwinkle
Season and care of Purple Basil and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Purple Basil and Periwinkle Physical Information
Purple Basil and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and Periwinkle are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Purple Basil and Periwinkle
Care of Purple Basil and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.