Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
Texas
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Ornamental Plant
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, Sandy areas
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Bedding, Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Hanging Basket
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LUPINUS subcarnosus
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Bluebonnet, Texas Bluebonnet
Purple Basil
In Hindi
texas bluebonnet
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
texas Blaue Lupine
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
texas bluebonnet
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
texas Bluebonnet
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
texas bluebonnet
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
texas bluebonnet
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
texas bluebonnet
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Texas lory
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Tribe
Genisteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Texas Bluebonnet and Purple Basil
Season and care of Texas Bluebonnet and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Bluebonnet and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Bluebonnet season is Spring and Purple Basil season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Bluebonnet is Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Texas Bluebonnet is Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Texas Bluebonnet and Purple Basil Physical Information
Texas Bluebonnet and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Bluebonnet height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Texas Bluebonnet and Purple Basil are as follows:
Texas Bluebonnet flower color: White, Blue and Purple
Texas Bluebonnet leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Texas Bluebonnet and Purple Basil
Care of Texas Bluebonnet and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Bluebonnet 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 Texas Bluebonnet 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.