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04.20.05 ::
African Blue Basil
(24-36"/Columnar space -15")
FEATURES: Dark Green leaves accented by purple
stems, veins and undersides. blooms redily and
provides excellent garden contrast. Camphor sented.
Purple blooms make nice cut flowers.
CARE: Loves summer in the south. Protect form cool
temperatures. Encourage new leaf grow by trimming
blooms. Tip-pinch for bushiness.
FEATURES: Dark Green leaves accented by purple
stems, veins and undersides. blooms redily and
provides excellent garden contrast. Camphor sented.
Purple blooms make nice cut flowers.
CARE: Loves summer in the south. Protect form cool
temperatures. Encourage new leaf grow by trimming
blooms. Tip-pinch for bushiness.
Cinnamon Basil (18-24"/Upright bush -12")
FEATURES: Has a distinct cinnamon aroma. For
something different use to top pumpkin and sweet
potato pies. Use in soups,sausces, and meat dishes.
CARE: Loves summer in the south. Protect from cool
temperatures. Easier to grow than most varieties.
Tip-pinch for bushiness.
