About Amethyst Improved
Darkest purple basil with thick, turned-down leaves. Compact but with full flavor.
About Basil, Italian
DESCRIPTION. Great for pesto, salads, dressings, and as a pizza topping. Remove flowers for best-tasting leaves, or keep them to feed the bees and butterflies. These non-hardy perennials are native to sunny, warm Mediterranean climates and will not withstand frost. Water regularly and provide good drainage. Don’t plant outdoors until late May. It is a good idea to vary where you plant your basil each year. Basil is susceptible to fungal diseases that accumulate in soil over time. Rotate your crops!
Pot Size & Price
3.5-in. pot
$4.00
Height
16"–20"
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Catalog
H003
Plant Traits
Bees
Butterflies
Cold Sensitive
Culinary
Edible Flowers
Attractive Foliage
Medicinal
Organic
