Ocimum basilicum 'Purpurascens' ~ Red Rubin Basil size-9-ft and container plantings

and container plantings

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The soft needles are a dark green that does not bronze in winter

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Ocimum basilicum 'Purpurascens' ~ Red Rubin Basil size-9-ft and container plantingsRed Rubin Basil is a small culinary herb with attractive glossy deep burgundy foliage that has a robust sweet and slightly spice flavor similar to clove. The aromatic whorls can be pinched off to harvest. The edible summer flowers can be pinched off as well to promote continued growth until frost. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, well drained soils. If grown inside, basil can continue to grow year long. Type: Annual, Herb Height: 1. 5' 2'