Basil
Common name
Basil
Botanical name
Ocimum basilicum
Variety
Purple Leaf
Zone
Grow as an annual.
Light
Sun
Height
8-30" (20-76 cm)
Habit
Upright
Feed
Use all-purpose
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Purple
Bloom Time
Summer
Maintenance
Pinch back for fuller appearance
About
Stunning flowers and foliage for the herb or flower garden. Wonderfully aromatic leaves add a spicy flavor to sauces, salads and meat dishes, and give a lovely pink tint to white wine vinegar. Ideal for potpourri and dried arrangements.
