How to Plant and Grow ‘Dark Opal’ Basil | Gardener’s Path
网页2024年2月16日 · Ocimum basilicum var. basilicum ‘Dark Opal’. There are few herbs and vegetables that are so gorgeous they could work solely as ornamental plantings. ‘Dark Opal’ is one such plant. The deep purple, slightly ruffled leaves make an elegant anchor to green foliage or a surprising contrast to colorful flowers like marigolds.
How to Grow and Care for Dark Opal Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Dark Opal')
网页2024年8月7日 · With its compact growth and vibrant foliage, Dark Opal Basil is an ideal choice for gardeners who want a touch of color and a flavorful herb in their outdoor spaces. In this guide, we will explore how to grow and care for Dark Opal Basil, including its uses, propagation, and special characteristics.
Raudonasis bazilikas „Dark Opal“ - Garden Seeds Market
网页2024年9月16日 · Bazilikas „Dark Opal“ yra gerai žinoma ir vertinama veislė su raudonais lapais. Jis išsiskiria fantastišku aromatu ir puikiu skoniu. Jis skirtas lauko ir konteinerių įdirbimui. Mūsų klimate jis auginamas kaip vienmetis augalas. Šios veislės bazilikų krūmai užauga maždaug 50 cm aukščio.
Ocimum basilicum ‘Dark Opal’ (Basil) - Gardenia
网页Noted for its striking foliage and delicate licorice scent, Ocimum basilicum ‘Dark Opal’ (Basil) is an annual or biennial herb with stunning deep purple, almost black leaves. In summer, attractive spikes of small, tubular cerise flowers arranged in whorls are borne above the foliage.
Dark opal basil - Wikipedia
网页Dark opal basil is a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil), developed by John Scarchuk and Joseph Lent at the University of Connecticut [ 2] in the 1950s. With deep purple, sometimes mottled leaves, it is grown as much for …
African blue basil - Wikipedia
网页African blue basil (Ocimum kilimandscharicum × basilicum 'Dark Opal') is a hybrid basil variety, a cross between camphor basil and dark opal basil. It is one of a few types of basil that are perennial. African blue basil plants are sterile, unable to produce seeds of their own, and can only be propagated by cuttings. [1]
Ocimum kilimandscharicum x basilicum - North Carolina …
网页African blue basil is a sterile, hybrid, edible herb in the Lamiaceae (mint) family. As noted in its scientific name, it is a cross between Ocimum kilimandscharicum, a camphor basil native to East Africa, and a cultivar of basilicum, 'Dark …
Ocimum basilicum 'Dark Opal' | BBC Gardeners World Magazine
网页Basil 'Dark Opal' isn't one of the easiest basil varieties to grow, but its dark purple and slightly liquorice-flavoured leaves are worth a little extra effort. Sow seed indoors in a greenhouse or on a warm windowsill, and don't move plants outside until summer.
Basil Varieties – The Different Types of Basil and their Uses
网页2023年9月13日 · With its vivid purple foliage, dark opal basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Dark Opal’) makes a stunning addition to any herb garden. The leaves are a deep purple color, while the stems and flowers take on a jewel-like ruby hue.
Ocimum kilimandscharicum x basilicum 'Dark Opal’ - Our …
网页2018年10月12日 · The African blue basil inherited its strong camphor scent and flavor from this plant, but it does have a lower camphor content than camphor basil. The dark opal basil has a flavor similar to sweet basil and purple leaves, which is where African blue basil inherited its purple colored leaves.