Purple Ball Basil basil
Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ball Basil'
USDA zones3 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
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
'Purple Ball Basil' (Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ball Basil') is an herb for borders, containers, 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 or part sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. Its leaves are fragrant, and butterflies and bees visit the blooms. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first.
Pairs well with Oregano, African marigold, Nasturtium, and Borage.