BASIL AMETHYST

The darkest purple basil so far! Near Black leaves. Thick. TERRITORIAL. Intense purplish-red leaves, compact habit, full flavored taste make this intriguing, attractive and deliciously fragrant addition to the herb garden. Young leaves are the crowning glory in a signature summer dish, insalata Caprese: alternate slices of garden ripe tomato and fresh mozzarella, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and top with some "Rubra Basil" leaves! Mouthwatering! Ocimum basilicum x 'Amethyst Improved', the darkest purple leafed form as of 2008 from Johnny's Seeds. Thick, turned-down leaves gives this a classic texture of the Genovese forms. Near black leaves gives this a stunning appearance in the garden and on the plate! Full of flavor also! 16-20". 60 days to harvest.