Plant Details:
Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum
Common Name: Basil, Annual Herb
Spacing: 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)
Height: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Width: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: This basil has a stronger flavor than sweet basil, and the reddish-purple leaves create a unique look in salads.
To dry, wait until the flowers begin to open, then cut clusters off and hang them upside down, turning periodically until dry.
Grower Information:
Large, flat, dark red to purple leaves have a sweet flavor. Vigorous plants are highly decorative.