FREE: Blue Spice Basil Seeds

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Ocimum basilicum 'Blue Spice' Basil, 20+ seeds. Heirloom, non-GMO
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) Genus: Ocimum
Specific Epithet: basilicum Cultivar: 'Blue Spice'
Life cycle: annual
Flower color/Bloom time: mid-summer to
early fall; light purple blooms with deep purple
bracts
Growth/Habit/Form: 16" to 24," medium
Light requirements: full sun
Propagation: seed, cuttings
Use: culinary; ornamental, containers

Pests/Diseases: Japanese beetles, grasshoppers, aphids, whiteflies, cutworms, root rot, bacterial and
fungal diseases

Description/Cultivation: The leaves of O. basilicum 'Blue Spice' are slightly pubescent and the inflorescences are light purple with deep purple bracts. The herb is described as having an invigorating fragrance with a hint of vanilla. This cultivar is often thought to be a cross between O. americanum and a purple basil. Use 'Blue Spice' in dishes that call for a sweet basil such as fruit salads, dressings, and dips. The taste of this herb also complements chicken and other poultry dishes.

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