Purple Ball Basil Live Plant in 4-Inch Pot | Purple Basil Herb

About This Plant

Purple Ball Basil (Ocimum basilicum) 'Purple Ball' is an annual herb prized for its deep purple foliage, compact globe-shaped habit, and aromatic leaves. It serves as both an ornamental accent and a culinary herb, suitable for herb gardens, patio containers, raised beds, and kitchen windows.

What You Will Receive

1 Live Purple Ball Basil in a 4-inch nursery pot. The plant is healthy, well-rooted, and ready to grow.

🌿 Features

• Rich deep purple, aromatic leaves
• Naturally compact, rounded growth habit
• Edible and ornamental; ideal for containers, raised beds, and herb gardens
• Great for fresh cooking, garnishes, infused oils, and vinegars
• Easy to harvest throughout the season
• Attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators when flowering
• Heat-loving and easy to grow

🌱 Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ball'
• Common Name: Purple Ball Basil
• Plant Type: Annual Herb
• Pot Size: 4-inch nursery pot
• Light: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
• USDA Hardiness: Grown as an annual in all USDA zones
• Growth Habit: Naturally compact and rounded, typically 10–16 inches tall and wide

🌼 Perfect For

• Herb Gardens
• Kitchen Gardens
• Patio Containers
• Raised Beds
• Edible Landscapes
• Indoor Sunny Windows
• Pollinator Gardens
• Gifts for Gardeners & Home Chefs

Live Plant Notice

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