Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
-
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
PRIMOCANE RED RASPBERRIES ,FLORICANE RED RASPBERRIES
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Forests, Mountains, Tree canopies
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
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
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?
Suckers
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
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, 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
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Itchiness, Nausea, Vomiting, wheezing
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
bank hedging, Cottage Garden, Slopes hedging
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Cancer, Improve heart health, Liver Protection, Skin Whitening and Pigmentation Medicine, Weight loss
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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 'Autumn Bliss'
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Red Raspberry
Purple Basil
In Hindi
रूबस idaeus
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Himbeere
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Rubus idaeus
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Rubus idaeus
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
σμέουρο
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Rubus idaeus
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Rubusidaeus
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Rubus idaeus
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Properties of Red Raspberry and Purple Basil
Wondering what are the properties of Red Raspberry and Purple Basil? We provide you with everything About Red Raspberry and Purple Basil. Red Raspberry has thorns and Purple Basil doesn't have thorns. Also Red Raspberry does not have fragrant flowers. Red Raspberry has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Itchiness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing and Purple Basil has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Itchiness, Nausea, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Red Raspberry and Purple Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Red Raspberry and Purple Basil
Season and care of Red Raspberry and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Red Raspberry and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Red Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Red Raspberry and Purple Basil Physical Information
Red Raspberry and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Red 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 Red Raspberry and Purple Basil are as follows:
Red Raspberry flower color: White
Red 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 Red Raspberry and Purple Basil
Care of Red Raspberry and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red 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 Red 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.