Basil Seeds - Purple Dark Opal Basil
Description
The heirloom that turned basil into living art. ‘Purple Dark Opal’ boasts rich, glossy purple leaves and pale pink blossoms, making it one of the most striking herbs in any garden. Beyond its beauty, it offers a slightly spicier, more clove-like flavor than green basils—perfect for infusing oils, crafting herbal vinegars, or garnishing dishes where color matters.
Plants grow 18–24 inches tall and maintain uniform purple pigmentation from stem to leaf, creating an ornamental display even in containers. The flavor remains true to classic sweet basil but with a deeper, more aromatic profile.
Developed by the University of Connecticut in 1950, ‘Dark Opal’ became an instant favorite among both chefs and gardeners. An award-winning variety that proves basil can be as elegant as it is flavorful—a living jewel of the herb garden.
Original: $2.00
-70%$2.00
$0.60
Description
Description
The heirloom that turned basil into living art. ‘Purple Dark Opal’ boasts rich, glossy purple leaves and pale pink blossoms, making it one of the most striking herbs in any garden. Beyond its beauty, it offers a slightly spicier, more clove-like flavor than green basils—perfect for infusing oils, crafting herbal vinegars, or garnishing dishes where color matters.
Plants grow 18–24 inches tall and maintain uniform purple pigmentation from stem to leaf, creating an ornamental display even in containers. The flavor remains true to classic sweet basil but with a deeper, more aromatic profile.
Developed by the University of Connecticut in 1950, ‘Dark Opal’ became an instant favorite among both chefs and gardeners. An award-winning variety that proves basil can be as elegant as it is flavorful—a living jewel of the herb garden.
