African Blue Basil
Latin Name: Ocimum kilimandscharicum × basilicum 'African Blue'
Plant type: Edible annual (or non-hardy perennial)
Botanical family: Lamiaceae
Hardiness Zone: Non-hardy – grown as an annual in Quebec (zones 10+ only as a perennial)
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Exposure: Full sun
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A perennial hybrid in our warmer latitudes or grown as an annual, the 'African Blue' Basil seduces with its green foliage veined with purple, very aromatic, and its long purple flower stems that attract pollinators all summer long. Both ornamental and edible, it is perfect for borders, pots or gourmet gardens.
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