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Plant details
Although it's a culinary herb, 'Purple Ruffles' is particlarly striking to look at. It's ideal as a contrast to other plants when used in bedding, containers or in 'potager' style gardens, that are a mixture of flowers, herbs and vegetables. The leaves are very large, dark, shiny and purple-black. They are also ruffled and fringed, which makes them even more of a talking point. Use it as a herb in cooking, too.
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Ocimum
Species: basilicum
Cultivar: Purple Ruffles
Plant type: Herb
Foliage colour: Purple
Feature: Aromatic foliage
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light
Hardiness: Tender
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 60cm
Spread: 30cm
Time to plant seeds: March to April
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