African blue basil (Ocimum kilimandscharicum × basilicum ' Dark Opal ') is a hybrid basil variety, a cross between camphor basil and dark opal basil. It is one of a few types of basil that are …

Growing African blue basil (Ocimum kilimandscharicum × basilicum ‘Dark Opal’) can be a rewarding experience for gardeners looking to add a unique and visually striking herb to their …

Ocimum ‘African Blue’, commonly known as African Blue Basil, is a rare, aromatic hybrid basil prized for its ornamental beauty and bold, complex flavor. A cross between Ocimum …

Oct 28, 2022 · Also known as clove basil and African basil, the African blue basil plant (Ocimum gratissimum) is a perennial shrub grown for a hedge or for medicinal and culinary uses. …

Apr 27, 2025 · With its unique purple stems, lavender blooms, and spicy-sweet scent, this basil is worth the extra care—and the payoff is a plant that looks great and tastes even better. Bright …

Aug 9, 2024 · With its striking purple stems and dark green leaves adorned with purple veins, this basil variety stands out in any garden. It’s a vigorous and upright grower, reaching up to 3 feet …

Aug 19, 2024 · African blue basil’s myriad flowers, in bloom for months, guarantee a flurry of constant and diverse pollinator activity from morning until twilight, and from early summer until …