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1987 AAS Winner.Purple Ruffles Basil is an award-winning ornamental herb prized for its deep purple, heavily ruffled leaves and rich Genovese-style flavor accented with hints of spice and licorice. Winner of the 1987 AAS Award, this standout variety brings vibrant color and gourmet aroma to garden beds, borders, and containers.
Its bold foliage elevates salads, pesto, pastas, and garnishes while adding a striking visual contrast in herb gardens. Mounded, upright plants are both fragrant and highly productive, making Purple Ruffles a top choice for home cooks, gardeners, and growers seeking a basil that is as beautiful as it is flavorful.
- Days to Maturity: 7080 Days
- Sow Method: Start Indoors or Direct Sow
- Sowing Depth: Inch
- Plant Spacing: 1218 Inches
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Plant Height: 1824 Inches
- Leaf Type: Deep Purple, Ruffled Leaves
- Flavor Profile: Sweet Genovese with Spice & Licorice Notes
- Growth Habit: Upright, Mounded
- Special Features: 1987 AAS Winner, Highly Ornamental, Fragrant, Excellent for Culinary Use
- Hardiness Zones: Zones 410 (Grown as an annual)
- Best Uses: Pesto, Salads, Garnishes, Containers, Ornamental Plantings
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