Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Eastern Asia
Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
Ever red , Crimson queen
Ocimum basilicum purpurascens
Habitat
Shady Edge
gardens, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red
Purple, Light Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Lime Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Gold, Orange Red
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fine
Medium
Allergy
-
Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Skin rash, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
-
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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ACER palmatum 'Omurayama'
OCIMUM basilicum var. purpurascens
Common Name
Japanese Maple, Weeping Japanese Maple
Purple Basil
In Hindi
Weeping Maple
बैंगनी तुलसी के पौधे
In German
Weeping Maple
Lila Basilikum Pflanze
In French
Maple pleureur
plante de basilic pourpre
In Spanish
weeping maple
planta de albahaca morada
In Greek
weeping maple
Μωβ βασιλικό φυτό
In Portuguese
chorando de bordo
Planta da manjericão roxo
In Polish
płacz klonu
Purpurowy bazylia roślin
In Latin
weeping maple
Ocimum, herba Purple
Phylum
Angiosperms
Tracheophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Lamiaceae
Season and Care of Weeping Maple and Purple Basil
Season and care of Weeping Maple and Purple Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Weeping Maple and Purple Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Weeping Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Basil season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Weeping Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Purple Basil is Loam, Sand, Well drained while the PH of soil for Weeping Maple is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Basil is Neutral.
Weeping Maple and Purple Basil Physical Information
Weeping Maple and Purple Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Weeping Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Purple Basil height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Weeping Maple and Purple Basil are as follows:
Weeping Maple flower color: Red
Weeping Maple leaf color: Light Green and Lime Green
Purple Basil flower color: Purple, Light Pink and Lavender
- Purple Basil leaf color: Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Weeping Maple and Purple Basil
Care of Weeping Maple and Purple Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Weeping Maple 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 Weeping 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.