Live African Blue Basil Plant – 4–6 Inch Starter | Ocimum basilicum ‘African Blue’ | Edible Herb | Ships Without Pot

Add beauty, fragrance, and useful culinary greenery to your garden with a live African Blue Basil plant. Known for its attractive foliage and purple-blue flower tones, this vigorous basil is both edible and ornamental. It is a great choice for herb gardens, sunny patios, containers, and bright indoor growing spaces. This young plant is approximately 4–6 inches tall and ships without the nursery pot.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live African Blue Basil plant
✔️ Approximately 4–6 inches tall
✔️ Young rooted starter plant
✔️ Ships without pot
✔️ Edible and ornamental herb
✔️ Suitable for sunny indoor or outdoor growing

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: African Blue Basil
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘African Blue’
Plant Type: Herbaceous herb
Growth Stage: Young starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to bright light
Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; water when the soil begins to dry
Mature Height: Approximately 18–30 inches
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 9–11 as a perennial; grown as an annual in cooler climates
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Give African Blue Basil plenty of sunlight and well-draining soil. Keep the soil moderately moist without making it soggy. Regular harvesting or pruning can encourage bushier growth. Protect the plant from frost and cold temperatures.