African Blue Basil
Ocimum kilimandscharicum × O. basilicum 'Dark Opal'
Rare. Best suited as a fresh flavoring or finishing garnish. Leaves are blended into pesto, salad dressings, sprinkled over soups, salads, or bruschetta. Wonderful pollinator plant. Hybrid tender perennial basil. May be overwintered indoors in containers by bright, sunny windows.
❤️RCN Staff Favorite - many of us have this in our gardens. We also like to plant it in the gardens around our property.
Zones 10a-11b. 2-5’T x W.
| Sun | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| Violet, White | |
| Yes | |
| Yes | |
| No | |
| Bright Indirect |