Purple Dark Opal Basil is an eye-catching heirloom herb known for its rich purple leaves, sweet aroma, and exceptional culinary value. Whether you’re cooking gourmet dishes, growing aromatic herbs, or designing a visually appealing garden, this basil variety delivers both beauty and flavor.

Perfect for home gardeners, container growers, and culinary enthusiasts, Purple Dark Opal Basil produces fragrant foliage and attractive flower spikes that also attract bees and pollinators. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for small gardens, kitchen windowsills, patios, and decorative herb beds.

Features:

• Heirloom basil variety with deep purple leaves

• Strong, sweet aroma ideal for salads, garnishes, and teas

• Perfect for containers, raised beds, and home gardens

• Adds ornamental color to borders and displays

• Attracts beneficial pollinators

• Non-GMO and easy to grow

Specifications:

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Dark Opal’

• Common Name: Purple Dark Opal Basil

• Plant Type: Annual herb

• Height: 12–18 inches

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging

• Germination Time: 5–10 days

• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch

• Season: Spring to early summer

• Hardiness Zones: Grown as annual in all zones

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Uses: Culinary seasoning, garnish, ornamental planting, container gardening