Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Grass
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
-
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Olive
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Olive
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Sandy Brown
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Itchiness
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem
Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
Purple Basil
In Hindi
Softstem Bulrush
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Softstem Bulrush
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Softstem Bulrush
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Softstem Bulrush
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
Softstem Bulrush
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Softstem Bulrush
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Softstem Bulrush
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Softstem Bulrush
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Schoenoplectus
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of Softstem Bulrush and Purple Basil
Season and care of Softstem Bulrush and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Softstem Bulrush and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Softstem Bulrush season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Softstem Bulrush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Softstem Bulrush and Purple Basil Physical Information
Softstem Bulrush and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Softstem Bulrush and Purple Basil are as follows:
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Purple Basil
Care of Softstem Bulrush and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush 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.