The listing, ***PURPLE BASIL*** DARK OPAL PURPLE BASIL 25+ SEEDS has ended.
Opal basil is considered savory when compared to the standard sweet basil and is used for it flavor as well as its color. The hybrid basil variety has a slightly stronger anise flavor than the common green sweet basil. Flavor forward is clove-like with mild ginger undertones and a potent aroma. The deep purple or burgundy, glossy leaves of Opal basil are egg-shaped and sparsely toothed along the edges. The color of the basil intensifies with maturity, although variegated green leaves are considered normal in Opal basil.