Jekka's: Purple Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens 'Red Shiraz')
Purple Basil

Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens 'Red Shiraz'

Lamiaceae

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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.

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