Purple Ball Basil Live Plant, Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ball', 4 Inch Pot, Purple Culinary Herb, Compact Basil Plant

Grow a basil that's both beautiful and delicious with Purple Ball Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ball'). This unique variety forms a naturally compact, globe-shaped plant covered in richly colored purple leaves that are as ornamental as they are flavorful. Its aromatic foliage is perfect for fresh salads, pesto, herb butters, infused vinegars, garnishes, and more.

Ideal for herb gardens, patio containers, raised beds, and sunny windows, this attractive basil adds vibrant color while providing a continuous harvest throughout the growing season.

Your Purple Ball Basil is a healthy, well-rooted live plant growing in a 4-inch nursery pot, ready to thrive in your home or garden.

🌿 What's Included

• 1 Live Purple Ball Basil
• Well-rooted in a 4-inch nursery pot
• Healthy, established plant
• Carefully packaged for safe shipping

✨ Features

• Deep purple, fragrant foliage
• Naturally compact, rounded growth habit
• Excellent ornamental and culinary herb
• Perfect for containers, herb gardens, and raised beds
• Great for fresh cooking, garnishes, pesto, and infused oils
• Easy to harvest throughout the season
• Attracts bees and other pollinators when allowed to flower
• Heat-loving and easy to grow
• Ideal for edible landscapes
• Beautiful contrast with green herbs and flowering plants

🌱 Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ball'
• Common Name: Purple Ball Basil
• Plant Type: Annual Herb
• Pot Size: 4-inch nursery pot
• Light: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
• USDA Hardiness: Grown as an annual in all USDA zones
• Growth Habit: Compact and mounded, typically 10–16 inches tall and wide

🌼 Perfect For

• Herb Gardens
• Kitchen Gardens
• Patio Containers
• Raised Beds
• Edible Landscapes
• Sunny Windows
• Pollinator Gardens
• Gifts for Gardeners & Home Chefs