Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens 'Red Shiraz'

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Purple Basil herb seeds are available: A packet of seeds costs £2.50. There are approximately 175 herb seeds per packet (all of our herb seeds are untreated and can be used to grow organic herb plants).

Also available in: Jekka's Basil Seed Collection.

Description

Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens 'Red Shiraz', Purple Basil

Tender annual, Ht. 45cm, spread 30cm. Clusters of small pink/mauve tubular flowers. Dark purple, oval pointed leaves with a spicy warm flavour.

Want to know more? For hardiness, soil types, planting location and growing advice, please see our Jekkapedia entry.

For information on growing herbs from seeds please see Jekka's video on how to sow seeds, Jekka's blog or our FAQs page.