Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
Boggy areas, Fens, Fields, meadows, Swamps, Woodlands
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize every year, Mulch, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Apple Maggot, Fall Webworm, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Food, 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
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
ARONIA arbutifolia
Common Name
Purple Basil
Red Chokeberry
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
लाल Chokeberry
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Rote Apfelbeere
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
Red Chokeberry
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
rojo Chokeberry
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
κόκκινο Chokeberry
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
Red Chokeberry
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
Red aronii
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
arbutifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Basil and Red Chokeberry
Season and care of Purple Basil and Red Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Red Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Red Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Red Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Basil and Red Chokeberry Physical Information
Purple Basil and Red Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Red Chokeberry height is 180.00 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and Red Chokeberry are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Red Chokeberry flower color: Not Available
- Red Chokeberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Purple Basil and Red Chokeberry
Care of Purple Basil and Red Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Red Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune in early spring, 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 Red Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
