Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
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Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Skin rash
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Amity'
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
Purple Basil
In Hindi
Raspberry
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Himbeere
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Framboise
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Frambuesa
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
Βατόμουρο
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Framboesa
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Malina
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
RUBUS IDAEUS
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Raspberry and Purple Basil
Season and care of Raspberry and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Raspberry and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Raspberry and Purple Basil Physical Information
Raspberry and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Raspberry and Purple Basil are as follows:
Raspberry flower color: White
Raspberry leaf color: Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Raspberry and Purple Basil
Care of Raspberry and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raspberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Raspberry 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.