Basil Seeds – Purple

Grow vibrant, aromatic herbs with Purple Basil Seeds, a richly colored basil variety known for its deep purple leaves, fragrant aroma, and excellent garden performance. This striking plant adds both beauty and bold flavor to herb gardens, vegetable beds, borders, and containers.

Purple basil thrives in warm weather and full sun, producing flavorful leaves ideal for fresh use in salads, garnishes, herbal teas, and cooking. Its ornamental foliage makes it a favorite for gardeners who want both color and productivity in their summer garden.

Features

• Produces deep purple, fragrant basil leaves

• Excellent for herb gardens, raised beds, and containers

• Attractive ornamental variety with strong aroma

• Warm-season annual that grows vigorously

• Easy to grow and suitable for all gardener levels

Specifications

• Common Name: Purple Basil

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

• Color: Deep purple foliage

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual herb

• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer

  • Zones 3–4: Start indoors April; transplant late May–June

  • Zones 5–6: Start indoors March–April; transplant May

  • Zones 7–8: Direct sow or transplant April–May

  • Zones 9–10: Direct sow February–April

• Growing Zones: Suitable for Zones 3–10

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Requirement: Fertile, well-drained soil

• Germination Time: 5–14 days

• Days to Maturity: 60–75 days

• Plant Height: 12–18 inches

• Growth Habit: Bushy, compact herb plant