African Blue basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘African Blue’) Amethyst basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Amethyst’) Aroma basil (Ocimum basilicum) Aussie Purple basil (Ocimum sp. ‘Aussie Purple’) Blue Spice basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Blue Spice’) Boxwood basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Boxwood’) Cardinal Basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Cardinal’) Christmas basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Christmas’) Cinnamon basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Cinnamon’) Cuban basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Cuban’) Dolce Fresca basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Dolce Fresca’) Floral Spires lavender basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Floral Spires Lavender’) Genovese sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Genova’) Greek Columnar basil (Ocimum […]
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Fruit Salad with Aussie Purple Basil
Fruit Salad with Aussie Purple Basil Lois served this delicious salad at our 2017 Tastee Luncheon. Lois rooted Aussie Purple basil (Ocimum basilicum) cuttings last fall and snipped some of the leaves she trimmed for this salad. strawberries blueberries orange slices pineapple chunks diced apples Toss all together and sprinkle with fresh Aussie Purple basil
Aussie Purple Basil
Common Name: Basil, Aussie Purple Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum • Type: Annual • Height: 30 – 36 in. • Width: 12 in. • Habit: Columnar • Flower: Mulberry-purple • Bloom Season: Mid to late summer • Foliage: Purple and green streaked • Flavor: Mild, sweet • Fragrance: Anise or licorice-like • Sun: Full to partial […]