Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
Dry areas, Open scrub
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
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
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth, Requires extensive pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
Common Name
Purple Basil
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue Rosemary
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
टस्कन ब्लू दौनी
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Tuscan Blau Rosmarin
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
Toscane Bleu Rosemary
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
Toscana azul Romero
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
Τοσκάνης Μπλε Rosemary
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
Tuscan Azul Rosemary
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
Toskańskie Niebieski Rosemary
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
Tusci Rosemary blue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Asterids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Purple Basil and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Season and care of Purple Basil and Tuscan Blue Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tuscan Blue Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline.
Purple Basil and Tuscan Blue Rosemary Physical Information
Purple Basil and Tuscan Blue Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Tuscan Blue Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and Tuscan Blue Rosemary are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Tuscan Blue Rosemary flower color: Blue Violet
- Tuscan Blue Rosemary leaf color: Sea Green
Care of Purple Basil and Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Care of Purple Basil and Tuscan Blue Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Tuscan Blue Rosemary pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuscan Blue Rosemary needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.