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Basil-African Blue (purple stem, purple veined leaves, violet flower )Spring Pre-Orders Now Open

Basil-African Blue (purple stem, purple veined leaves, violet flower )Spring Pre-Orders Now Open

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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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What customers say

  • “Great local Company! I had a larger order of compost soil delivered and it was quality and clean!”

    Megan Skye Hunter
  • “Plants came in great condition. Dave responds to every question and concern within 24/hr of email. I will order again.”

    Erica luft
  • “Very healthy Tomato plants arrived quickly and well packaged. I will definitely be ordering again.”

    Carol Chewning
  • “So glad Plants were packaged very well as delivery driver did not read the live plants notice. Without the extra packaging the plants would not have survived.”

    Dick-Jean Bruce
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