Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Flowering Plants
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Central America, Northern America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
11-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
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
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Rosa woodsii
Common Name
Purple Basil
Woods Rose, Interior Rose
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
Woods Rose
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Woods Rose
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
Woods Rose
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
Woods Rose
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
Woods Rose
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
Woods Rose
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
Woods Rose
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
Woods Rose
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 Woods Rose
Season and care of Purple Basil and Woods Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Woods Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Woods Rose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Woods Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Woods Rose is Alkaline.
Purple Basil and Woods Rose Physical Information
Purple Basil and Woods Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Woods Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and Woods Rose are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Woods Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Lavender, Pink and White
- Woods Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Purple Basil and Woods Rose
Care of Purple Basil and Woods Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Woods Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Woods Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.