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African Blue Basil

Ocimum kilimandscharicum × basilicum 'Dark Opal'

Photo: African Blue Basil

General description

One of a few types of basil that is perennial. It is a sterile hybrid of two other breeds of basil, which is unable to produce seeds of its own, and is propagated by cuttings.

It blooms profusely like an annual, which attracts bees and humingbrids.

Plant requirements & Maintenance

All Zones

Full sun

Regular Water

Properties

Height
1 cm
Color
Soil type
Sand
Sunlight
Full sun
PH
Neutral
Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness
Hardy