Ocimum ‘African Blue’
1-gallon African Blue Basil
Grows 2–4 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide
Thrives in full sun
Prefers average, well-drained soils
Purple stems with lavender flower spikes; blooms spring through fall
Heat and humidity tolerant; frost sensitive
Excellent nectar plant for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Aromatic, non-seeding basil that provides long-lasting blooms and can be used lightly for culinary purposes.
Ocimum ‘African Blue’
1-gallon African Blue Basil
Grows 2–4 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide
Thrives in full sun
Prefers average, well-drained soils
Purple stems with lavender flower spikes; blooms spring through fall
Heat and humidity tolerant; frost sensitive
Excellent nectar plant for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Aromatic, non-seeding basil that provides long-lasting blooms and can be used lightly for culinary purposes.