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Back to buying optionsPurple Ball Basil Live Plant, Purple Basil Herb, 4 Inch Pot, Culinary Herb, Edible Ornamental Basil, Herb Garden Plant
Grow a basil that's as beautiful as it is flavorful with Purple Ball Basil, a unique heirloom-inspired variety prized for its deep purple foliage, naturally compact globe-shaped habit, and aromatic leaves. This ornamental edible basil is perfect for herb gardens, patio containers, raised beds, and kitchen windows, providing fresh basil for salads, pesto, garnishes, vinegars, and other culinary creations throughout the growing season.
Your Purple Ball Basil is a healthy, well-rooted live plant growing in a 4-inch nursery pot, ready to produce abundant, fragrant foliage.
๐ฟ What's Included
- 1 Live Purple Ball Basil
- Well-rooted in a 4-inch nursery pot
- Healthy, established plant
- Carefully packaged for safe shipping
โจ Features
- Rich deep purple, aromatic leaves
- Naturally compact, rounded growth habit
- Excellent ornamental and edible herb
- Ideal for containers, raised beds, and herb gardens
- Great for fresh cooking, garnishes, infused oils, and vinegars
- Easy to harvest throughout the season
- Attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators when flowering
- Heat-loving and easy to grow
- Perfect for edible landscapes
- Beautiful contrast in mixed herb gardens
๐ฑ 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 (6โ8+ 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: Naturally compact and rounded, typically 10โ16 inches tall and wide
๐ผ Perfect For
- Herb Gardens
- Kitchen Gardens
- Patio Containers
- Raised Beds
- Edible Landscapes
- Indoor Sunny Windows
- Pollinator Gardens
- Gifts for Gardeners & Home Chefs
