Ocimum, Purple Basil, Sweet Basil 'Purple Delight'

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
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Dark/Black
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Foley, Alabama

Pompano Beach, Florida

Albany, Georgia

Conyers, Georgia

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Madison, Mississippi

Raeford, North Carolina

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Fort Worth, Texas

Waco, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Harvest, AL | June 2004 | positive

This plant is easy to grow and reseeds well. It makes for good contrast of color among other plants. Can be considered invasive under g...Read More

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Conyers, GA | June 2003 | positive

This plant will take over your garden if not controlled. Purple Basil is a good companion plant for most vegetables with the exception o...Read More

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| June 2003 | positive

My daughter gave me 3 little starts last year. they did real good. got really tall & full. Pretty little flowers. for this year I thought...Read More

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