Herbs
Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Opal' (Basil)
Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Opal'
Also known as Purple Opal Basil
Size
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About This Plant
Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Opal' (Basil), 'Purple Opal', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.
An aromatic culinary or medicinal herb for the home garden. Many are also pollinator favorites.
Full sun suits this plant. Plant in well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Most herbs prefer well-drained soil and lean conditions; avoid over-fertilizing which can dilute essential oils. Harvest regularly to encourage fresh growth.
Plant Details
- Botanical
- Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Opal'
- Common name
- Purple Opal Basil
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Mature size
- 18-24 in tall × 10-14 in wide
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Bloom time
- Late summer
- Bloom color
- Purple
- Foliage color
- Red-burgundy
- Harvest
- Late summer
- Days to maturity
- 75-85 days
- Seed type
- Heirloom
Care Notes
Garden Attributes
- Pacific NW native
- Deer resistant
- Coastal suitable
- Grown organically
- Pollinator value: Bees, Butterflies
- Wildlife: Pollinator support
- 🌱 Edible: Leaves
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