Ocimum, Basil, Sweet Basil 'Mini Purple'

Ocimumbasilicum

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum)
Species
basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Miami, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Carmel, New York

Desoto, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Plano, TX | May 2006 | positive

I love this little purplish basil! It tastes great in salads and vinegars and is very low maintenance. It reseeds year after year so I ne...Read More

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Pensacola, FL | February 2006 | positive

This basil, also known as "Pixie Purple," makes a wonderful addition to any garden. After plant dies (at first frost) the skeleton also ...Read More

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S
Carmel, NY (Zone 6b) | September 2004 | positive

Wondeful, full flavored basil, with tiny purple and green leaves. Lovely tiny purple flowers are edible and add a nice touch to a tomato...Read More

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