🌿 Opal Basil
Ocimum basilicum 'Purpurascens'
herbs
Annual
Lamiaceae
☀️ Sun
Full Sun
💧 Water
Moderate
🗺️ Zones
4-10
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-7.0
🪴 Soil Type
Rich, well-draining
🚿 Drainage
Well-drained
📏 Spacing
10-14 in
📐 Height
18-24 in
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (2)
Aromatic companion improves vigor
Universal companion
⚠️ Keep Apart (1)
Juglone sensitive
📝 Growing Notes
Stunning dark purple leaves. Mild clove-basil flavor.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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