Basil 'Amethyst'

Ocimum basilicum 'Amethyst' Overview Uses: Herb: can be used fresh or dried. May also be used for landscaping and as an indoor or outdoor potted plant.  Benefits: Super sweet! Great for culinary use! Like Genovese Basil but with stunning dark purple foliage. Grows large (2" - 3" leaves).  USDA Hardiness Zones: Grown as an annual in temperatures above 50°F. Sun: Full  Life Cycle: Annual Mature Height: 16" - 20" Mature Width: 12" - 15" Bloom Season: Summer Summary Amethyst Basil is a dark purple variation of Genevese Basil. Nearly black in color.  Provides a wonderful smell to the areas that it grows in.  It can be grown indoors and on your patio as a potted plant, and also thrives when planted outside assuming the soil and air temperatures are above 50°F. Grows beautiful white flowers that attract pollinators and may be used in cooking. Pinch flowers or top plant (remove flowers by cutting above a node) to prevent plant from going to seed.  Care Amethyst Basil Care Provide at least 6 h