Ocimum basilicum 'Purpurascens' ~ Red Rubin Basil size-9-ft IMAGES: Michele Dorsey Walfred

IMAGES: Michele Dorsey Walfred

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Large contrasting panicles of saturated deep red flowers bloom from mid summer until frost

Ocimum basilicum 'Purpurascens' ~ Red Rubin Basil size-9-ft IMAGES: Michele Dorsey WalfredRed Rubin Basil is a small culinary herb with attractive glossy deep burgundy foliage that has a robust sweet and slightly spice flavor similar to clove. The aromatic whorls can be pinched off to harvest. The edible summer flowers can be pinched off as well to promote continued growth until frost. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, well drained soils. If grown inside, basil can continue to grow year long. Type: Annual, Herb Height: 1. 5' 2'