Basil 'African Blue' - 4" Pot
Basil 'African Blue' - 4" Pot
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The leaves of African blue basil start out purple when young, only growing green as the given leaf grows to its full size, and even then retaining purple veins. Based on other purple basils, the color is from anthocyanins, especially cyanidin-3-(di-p-coumarylglucoside)-5-glucoside, but also other cyanidin-based and peonidin-based compounds.
It blooms profusely like an annual, but being sterile can never go to seed. It is also taller than many basil cultivars. These blooms are very good at attracting bees and other pollinators.
Ideal for full sun and well-drained soil, it's highly drought-tolerant once established and thrives in hot, dry conditions. Deer-resistant and low-maintenance, it shines as a silver accent in borders, rock gardens, or Mediterranean-style plantings, pairing beautifully with vibrant purples and blues. This award-winning cultivar adds elegant, luminous beauty with minimal effort.
All parts of the flower, leaves and stems are edible; although some might find the camphor scent too strong for use in the kitchen, the herb reportedly yields a tasty pesto with a "rich, mellow flavor" and can be used as a seasoning in soups and salads, particularly those featuring tomato, green beans, chicken, etc.
Mature Height: 6ft
Mature Width: 6ft
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low
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