Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
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Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
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, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Star Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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, Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Prune back the growing tips
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
ACER saccharinum
Common Name
Purple Basil
Silver Maple
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
Silver Maple
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Silver Maple
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
érable argenté
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
arce plateado
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
Silver Maple
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
plátano de prata
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
Silver Maple
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
Acer
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Lamiaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Asterids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Purple Basil and Silver Maple
Season and care of Purple Basil and Silver Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Silver Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Basil and Silver Maple Physical Information
Purple Basil and Silver Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and Silver Maple are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Purple Basil and Silver Maple
Care of Purple Basil and Silver Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips. In summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.