African Blue Basil – Live Herb Plant | 4–6 Inches Tall | Well-Rooted Starter Plant | Fragrant Culinary & Ornamental Herb

Grow a beautiful and aromatic herb with this 4–6-inch live African Blue Basil plant. Valued for its fragrant foliage, edible leaves, and attractive purple-blue flower spikes, African Blue Basil is a fast-growing herb that attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. Perfect for herb gardens, patios, raised beds, or containers, this versatile plant serves as both an ornamental and culinary favorite. Your plant will arrive healthy, well-rooted, and carefully packaged without a pot, ready for transplanting.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live African Blue Basil plant
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches
✔️ Shipped without nursery pot (bare root/rooted starter)
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: African Blue Basil
Botanical Name: Ocimum kilimandscharicum × basilicum
Plant Type: Aromatic perennial herb (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
Mature Height: 2–4 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 10–11 (grow as an annual or overwinter indoors in cooler zones)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location and harvest regularly to encourage fuller growth. Pinch off flower spikes if you prefer increased leaf production, or leave them to attract pollinators to your garden.