Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Arp Rosemary, Gorizia Rosemary, Lockwood de Forest Rosemary, Salem Rosemary
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Open scrub
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth, Requires extensive pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash, Vomiting
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Cough, Gastrointestinal disorders, Heartburn, High blood pressure, Indigestion
Cough, Cramps, Digestive disorders, Insomnia, Skin Disorders, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a spice
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Hedges, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Rosemary, Tuscan Blue Rosemary
Purple Basil
In Hindi
टस्कन ब्लू दौनी
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Tuscan Blau Rosmarin
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Toscane Bleu Rosemary
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
Toscana azul Romero
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
Τοσκάνης Μπλε Rosemary
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Tuscan Azul Rosemary
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
Toskańskie Niebieski Rosemary
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
Tusci Rosemary blue
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Not Available
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Purple Basil
Season and care of Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tuscan Blue Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Tuscan Blue Rosemary is Neutral, Alkaline and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Purple Basil Physical Information
Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Tuscan Blue Rosemary height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Purple Basil are as follows:
Tuscan Blue Rosemary flower color: Blue Violet
Tuscan Blue Rosemary leaf color: Sea Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Purple Basil
Care of Tuscan Blue Rosemary and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tuscan Blue Rosemary pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth and Requires extensive pruning and Purple Basil pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness. In summer Tuscan Blue Rosemary 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.