Heirloom variety: Preserves traditional basil genetics for unique flavor and appearance
Dark purple leaves: Adds visual appeal and a distinctive color to dishes
Lavender flowers: Attract honeybees and support pollinator gardens
Slow to bolt: Extends harvest period by delaying plant maturity
Edible and pesto-friendly: Ideal for culinary blends and fresh use
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Dark Opal basil is a stunning heirloom variety that produces dark purple leaves with an amazingly sweet, slightly spicy flavor. We like to blend them with olive oil, parmesan, garlic, and toasted pine nuts to make a unique, lavender colored pesto that turns green once added to hot pasta. Beautiful purple basil plants recover quickly aft
Cultivar Type
Heirloom
Flower Color
Purple
Plant Life Cycle
Annual
Days to Maturity
60
Minimum Seeds per Packet
250
Suitable Space
Outdoors
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Beautiful Purple Dark Opal Basil
These beauties all germinated and are planted through my garden. I planted direct and transferred from seedlings.