Dark Purple Opal Basil basil
Ocimum basilicum 'Dark Purple Opal Basil'
USDA zones7 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Dark Purple Opal Basil' basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Dark Purple Opal Basil') is an herb for containers, borders, and food gardens. It is typically grown as an annual. It is tender to cold, and the first hard frost will kill it. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. Bees and butterflies visit this fragrant herb. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Oregano, Borage, and African marigold.