Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
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Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
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Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Banks, meadows, Roadsides, Shores of rivers or lakes
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Allergy
Pollen
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Arthritis, Bronchitis, Nerve pain
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Ranunculus acris
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Ranunculus, meadow buttercup, tall buttercup, common buttercup, giant buttercup
Purple Basil
In Hindi
Ranunculus
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Ranunkel
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Ranunculus
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
ranúnculo
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
Ranunculus
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Ranogkylos
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Ranogkylos
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Ranogkylos
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Lamiales
Family
Ranunculaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Asterids
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
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Season and Care of Ranunculus and Purple Basil
Season and care of Ranunculus and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Ranunculus and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ranunculus season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Ranunculus is Loam and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ranunculus is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Ranunculus and Purple Basil Physical Information
Ranunculus and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Ranunculus height is 30.50 cm and width 22.90 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Ranunculus and Purple Basil are as follows:
Ranunculus flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Green
Ranunculus leaf color:
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Ranunculus and Purple Basil
Care of Ranunculus and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ranunculus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Ranunculus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Purple Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.