African Blue Basil Herb Plant
African Blue Basil Herb Plant
- Spacing: 10 inches
- Days to Harvest: 25
- Our most colorful basil
- Each 3-Inch Pot contains 1 African Blue Basil Herb Plant
How to Say African Blue Basil Herb Plant
Plant Features
African Blue Basil Herb Plants produce purple-veined leaves with a strong, earthy flavor and a warm, sweet camphor scent. The flowers are very decorative. This variety does not need flowers pinched back to continue growing. Basil grows best in full sun locations with moist, well-drained soil.
Basil Companion Plants: Peppers, Carrots, Chives
We grow our African Blue Basil (Ocimum kilimandscharicum x basilicum) Plants organically and guarantee them to arrive alive and thriving!
Plant Characteristics
When to harvest: When individual leaves are the desired size
Production Time: Multiply Pickings
Habit: Upright
Flower Color: Purple
Foliage Color: Purple/Green
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Beneficial Insects
Features: Fragrant
Garden Styles: Butterfly Garden, Container Garden, Cottage Garden, English Garden, Indoor Garden, Pollinator Garden, Therapeutic Garden
Plant Used for: Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Edible, Healing and Medicinal, Natural Pest Control
Critter Resistance: Deer
Pet Friendly: Yes
Plant Type: Open-Pollinated
Plant Needs
Sunlight: 6+ hours
Watering Needs: Consistently moist, but not waterlogged
Soil Properties: Well-drained
Tolerates: Sandy soil
Fertilizer: Every 3-4 weeks
Growing Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Product Reviews
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"African Blue Basil"
Joseph J. on 6/26/2023 2:58:38 PM
Comment: I'll keep it short and simple...Grow Joy's African Blue Basil is of the best quality, period. The product was not rushed and exhibits the tender love and care worthy of such a herb.
"Amazing Quality"
KT H. on 6/5/2023 1:04:38 PM
Comment: the plants arrived in amazing condition and just super healthy. I could not be happier with my purchase
"African blue basil"
Carol J. on 4/27/2023 7:55:05 AM
Comment: Healthy, packed well.
"The BEST Basil"
Maya C. on 8/4/2022 10:43:21 AM
Comment: This basil never disappoints—it’s a healthy, vibrant, happy cultivar that is delicious in pesto, salads, and Thai dishes. It’s a prolific bloomer from spring all the way to December in and attracts hundreds of bees to the garden. No other basil compares!
"Nice Plants"
Sean R. on 6/17/2022 12:22:21 PM
Comment: Basil arrived packed nicely and very healthy. Was growing rapidly and transplanted no problems. Already 3 feet high after only a couple months and bees are loving it.
"African Blue Basil"
Barbara M. on 6/3/2022 8:03:01 AM
Comment: Plants arrived in amazing shape! Very large and healthy! Thanks
"African Blue Basil"
Mr Taliesin on 4/1/2022 4:28:04 PM
Comment: Plant arrived in amazing condition, showing no wear or tear from the traveling ordeal. Given the earliness of the season for this plant it has blooms on it. Been in ground beside last years Large Leaf Basil, and doing well. Side note: I live in Hawaii.
"Healthy Basil"
Karl Borris on 3/26/2022 11:38:31 AM
Comment: Second year in a row purchasing these plants as mine froze to death last year, 9B. Healthy upon arrival, but a bit dry. Easy to propagate and plan on moving this years plants indoors in the fall.
"European Honey Bees love this plant"
Karl on 1/6/2022 9:09:27 PM
Comment: The imported European honey bees really love these flowers. Plants did great and were also easy to propagate. Unfortunately mine died when temps dropped to 31-33 so I'll be buying more.
"Beautiful-yummy"
Susan Jensen on 8/4/2021 10:48:27 PM
Comment: great condition,growing with plants & herbs alike ty
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