Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
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Types
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
gardens, Wet lands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Purple Basil
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
Zonal Geranium
In German
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
plante de basilic pourpre
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
planta de albahaca morada
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Planta da manjericão roxo
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Ocimum, herba Purple
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Geraniales
Family
Lamiaceae
Geraniaceae
Season and Care of Purple Basil and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Purple Basil and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Purple Basil and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Purple Basil is Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Purple Basil and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Purple Basil and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Purple Basil and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Purple Basil and Zonal Geranium
Care of Purple Basil and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.