Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
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Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Chartreuse
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Copper, Orange Red
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Star Shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER saccharinum
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Silver Maple
Purple Basil
In Hindi
Silver Maple
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Silver Maple
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
érable argenté
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
arce plateado
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
Silver Maple
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
plátano de prata
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Silver Maple
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Acer
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Silver Maple and Purple Basil
Season and care of Silver Maple and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Maple and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Silver Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Silver Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Silver Maple and Purple Basil Physical Information
Silver Maple and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Silver Maple and Purple Basil are as follows:
Silver Maple flower color: Chartreuse
Silver Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Silver Maple and Purple Basil
Care of Silver Maple and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Maple pruning is done Prune back the growing tips and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Silver Maple 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.