{"product_id":"african-blue-basil","title":"African Blue Basil","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eAfrican Blue Basil (Ocimum kilimandscharicum × basilicum ‘Dark Opal’) – 4–5 Inch Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eAvailable in Jupiter, FL. at Urban Abundance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eFragrant, floral, and pollinator-approved—\u003cstrong data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eAfrican Blue Basil\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heat-tolerant hybrid that’s both beautiful and bold. With deep green and purple-tinged leaves, this aromatic herb is prized for its strong camphor scent, ornamental appeal, and nonstop blooms that bees can’t resist. A member of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eLamiaceae family\u003c\/strong\u003e, African Blue Basil is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"687\"\u003ewarm-season perennial herb\u003c\/strong\u003e in South Florida, thriving through our long summers and dry winters alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eSold in a 4–5 inch pot, this vigorous basil is ideal for edible landscapes, pollinator borders, or large pots near the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"893\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eSunlight Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun—6–8 hours of direct light daily.\u003cbr data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate. Water deeply and let the top inch of soil dry slightly between waterings.\u003cbr data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, well-drained soil with compost. Ideal pH: 6.0–7.0.\u003cbr data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall, bushy plant with upright growth. Can reach 3–4 feet tall and wide.\u003cbr data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003eHarvest Timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest regularly once established. Pick young leaves for the best flavor. Blooms profusely.\u003cbr data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eHeat Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent. One of the few basils that thrives through South Florida summers.\u003cbr data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eGorgeous ornamental foliage and purple flower spikes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eExtremely attractive to bees and pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1632\"\u003eStronger, more complex flavor than sweet basil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1633\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eGreat for teas, infused oils, garnishes, and garden borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eSouth Florida Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e African Blue Basil doesn’t bolt like traditional basil, making it a perennial performer here. It’s a pollinator magnet and can flower year-round in South Florida. Use it in herbal teas, bee-friendly plantings, or as a fragrant garden accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003eNext steps after purchase:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003eTransplant into full sun with compost-rich, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2065\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2067\" data-end=\"2115\"\u003eWater regularly and mulch to conserve moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003ePinch tips early to encourage bushiness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eHarvest leaves often, especially before flowering for culinary use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2231\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eLet some flower to support pollinators and enjoy the visual drama\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2448\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003ewarm-season perennial herb\u003c\/strong\u003e—meaning it lives for multiple seasons and can grow year-round in South Florida with light pruning and care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Urban Abundance","offers":[{"title":"4”","offer_id":47351999725668,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\"","offer_id":47351999758436,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/5485\/6292\/files\/Screenshot2025-11-19at3.41.27PM.png?v=1763584912","url":"https:\/\/urbanabundancenursery.com\/products\/african-blue-basil","provider":"Urban Abundance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}