Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Grass
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
11-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Fin-shaped Tufts
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
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, Alkaline
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
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in lawns and turf
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
Lawns and Turf
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
Purple Basil
In Hindi
St. Augustine Grass
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
St. Augustine Grass
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
St. Augustine Grass
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
St. Augustine Grass
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
St. Augustine Grass
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
St. Augustine Grass
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
St. Augustine Grass
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
St. Augustine Grass
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Stenotaphrum
Ocimum
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Asterids
Season and Care of St. Augustine Grass and Purple Basil
Season and care of St. Augustine Grass and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about St. Augustine Grass and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
St. Augustine Grass and Purple Basil Physical Information
St. Augustine Grass and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of St. Augustine Grass and Purple Basil are as follows:
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Purple Basil
Care of St. Augustine Grass and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass 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.