Basil Purple Ruffles

Experience the beauty, fragrance and taste of the basil purple ruffles herb in the garden and your favorite recipes. This striking variety of basil is not only visually interesting but it has a wonderful aroma and an intense flavor. It is a great choice for cooking if you are looking to spice things up a bit.

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basil purple ruffles Purple basil grows to a height of about 1 1/2 feet tall. It has deep purple leaves with ruffled edges, which is where its name comes from. This variety produces light purple or pinkish flowers.

This variety will tolerate more shade than other basil varieties but still requires ample sunshine. As with other basil varieties, purple basil does not tolerate temperatures below 50 degrees and should be brought indoors or harvested before the temperature falls below this level.

Because of its striking appearance it is a popular choice for making infused vinegars and oils.

Purple basil has a much stronger licorice or anise flavor than sweet basil. Some even say that they can detect a slight cinnamon flavor in these leaves. If you want to add a splash of color and interest, you can substitute purple basil in any recipe that calls for sweet basil.

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