| Description | Red Rubin Basil (Ocimum basilicum purpurascens) A Basil with purple leaves and darker purple stems. Tastes nearly the same as any green Basil. |
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| Pronunciation | (OSS-ih-mum)(bass-IL-ee-kum) |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Herbs |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | small pink flowers |
| Leaves | purple to burgundy leaves with darker purple stems |
| Dimensions | 1 to 2 feet tall |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Cultivar Origin | A strain of Dark Opal Basil developed in Denmark prior to 1992. |
| Misc Facts | There is a trade off between culinary production and flower production. More leaves will be produced for harvest if the flowers are removed. |
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