Common Name: Basil, Red Rosie
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum var purpurascens ‘Red Rosie’
• Type: Annual
• Height: 12 – 24 in.
• Width: 10 – 12 in.
• Habit: Compact & upright
• Flower: Tall purple spikes
• Bloom Season: NA
• Foliage: Dark purple-red, slightly cupped leaves
• Flavor: Mild basil flavor
• Fragrance: Sweet
• Sun: Full to partial shade
• Soil: Warm soil with a bit of compost
• Water: Average to slightly moist
• Tolerant: Deer
• Attracts: Butterflies, bees
• Uses: Containers, contrast, salad, sauces, garnishes, vinegars, oils, Italian, French, Greek & Southeastern Asian dishes
• Harvesting: Frequent pruning, including removal of flower stalks, encourages new leaf growth, more branching & discourages flowering.
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