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| Family:
Lamiaceae |
| Scientific
Name: Ocimum basilicum Purpurascens |
| Common
Name: Red Rubin Basil |
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Description: | A Basil with purple leaves and darker purple stems. Tastes nearly the same as any green Basil. |
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plant
type:
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Annuals |
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Hardiness
zone:
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Sunlight:
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full |
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Moisture:
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average |
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Soil
& Site:
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average |
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Media:
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Temperature:
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Flowers:
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small pink flowers |
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Foliage:
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purple to burgundy leaves with darker purple stems |
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Dimensions:
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1 to 2 feet tall |
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Maintenance:
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Propagation:
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seeds |
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Origin & History:
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A strain of Dark Opal Basil developed in Denmark prior to 1992. |
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Notes
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