Ocimum basilicum 'African Blue'
Basil, 'African Blue'
'African Blue' Basil is an herb in the One Earth Edibles line.
Fragrant foliage with large edible flowers that are good in a salad or as a cut flower. A great deer-resistant plant.
This quick growing ornamental basil has dark green to purple foliage with dark purple spiked flowers. A striking background plant in the garden or in containers, blooming through out the summer.
Height30-36 Inches |
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Spread20-24 Inches |
Bloom ColorEasy to grow in a sunny location. Keep well watered until the plant becomes established. Grows best in rich soil that has compost in it. |
USDA Hardiness Zone Annual
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