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, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Sand
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
Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
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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
Edible syrup, 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
ACER rubrum
Common Name
Purple Basil
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Red Maple Tree
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Purple Basil and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Purple Basil and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Maple Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Basil and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Purple Basil and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Purple Basil and Red Maple Tree
Care of Purple Basil and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.