• Basil - African Blue (purple stem, purple veined leaves, violet flower ) - Whitwam Organics
  • Basil - African Blue (purple stem, purple veined leaves, violet flower ) - Whitwam Organics
  • Basil - African Blue (purple stem, purple veined leaves, violet flower ) - Whitwam Organics
  • Basil - African Blue (purple stem, purple veined leaves, violet flower ) - Whitwam Organics
  • Basil - African Blue (purple stem, purple veined leaves, violet flower ) - Whitwam Organics
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Whitwam Organics

Basil-African Blue (purple stem, purple veined leaves, violet flower )

Basil-African Blue (purple stem, purple veined leaves, violet flower )

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African Blue Basil 

Ocimum kilimandscharicum x basilicum 'Dark Opal'

This gorgeous variety features deep purple stems/veining, and violet flowers.

African Blue Basil is a must-have in the garden, as it blooms profusely, and is an excellent pollinator plant. This very fragrant perennial basil has green leaves with light purple to pink flowers. Although it blooms continuously, it does not go to seed, and can only grow from cuttings, which is what makes it perennial. The leaves, stems, and flowers are all edible, and can be used in culinary preparation as a seasoning as well as to make a delicious pesto.

Days to germination  7 days
Days to mature 70-80 days
Life cycle Perennial 
Plant time Spring
Soil temperature Minimum 70 degrees
Soil P.H 5.8-6.2
Sun Full sun
Space 12-24 in.
Height 1-2 ft.
Harvest Mid to late Summer, early to mid Fall
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