{"product_id":"11111308006","title":"Basil 'African Blue' - 4\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Height: 6ft\u003cbr\u003eMature Width: 6ft\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rogersgardens.com\/pages\/herbs\" style=\"color: black;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisit Roger's Gardens Herb Almanac\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* In-Store Pickup Available - Fees May Apply\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger's Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44170124623955,"sku":"11111308006","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1740\/1449\/files\/Basil_-_African_Blue_f35f0bf0-d903-4e60-8e6c-b191b8085970.jpg?v=1772750033","url":"https:\/\/www.rogersgardens.com\/products\/11111308006","provider":"Roger's Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}