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Ocimum basilicum ''African Blue''

Basil, 'African Blue'

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.

Height 30-36 Inches

Spread 20-24 Inches

Bloom Color Fragrant foliage with large edible flowers that are good in a salad or as a cut flower. A great deer-resistant plant.

USDA Hardiness Zone Annual

Attracts Wildlife • Butterflies	Attributes • Drought Tolerant • Container • Mass Planting • Fragrant • Combination • Cut Flower • Great Foliage	Combo Usage • Thriller (focal point) • Filler (main structural)	Critter Resistance • Deer Resistant
Exposure • Sun • Partial Sun	Fertilizer Levels • Average Feed	Foliage Color • Purple	Season of Interest (Flowering) • Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage) • Summer	Soil Moisture Preference • Average-Slightly Moist	Soil pH Requirements • Medium, 5.7-6.2	Vigor Rating • Plays with others