Luscious African Blue Basil Herb
One of my favorite plants that replaced the lawn in the front yard is the stretch of African Blue Basil. It:
- looks gorgeous in the ground as a landscape feature;
- is a stunning addition to large floral arrangements;
- can be used in cooking, of course, or for edible garnishes;
- and is a major attraction for bees.
Floral Arrangement with African Blue Basil at Neighbors’ Farm Dinner
Here is a link to an article that gives more information about this marvelous herb: PLANT OF THE WEEK: African blue basil / There’s a new basil on the (foggy San Francisco) block.
Have you grown African Blue Basil? What is a favorite plant in your front yard (or on your balcony or porch or window sill)?
Comments(6)
L Jones says:
October 17, 2012 at 7:55 amWe grew this basil for the first time this year and absolutely LOVE it. It’s such a shapely bush by the end of the season and the pretty flowers were definitely a bee magnet. Unfortunately, we’ve had a killing frost and ours is now done for the season. We had the foresight to take a few cuttings before the frost and they sat for a long time in a glass on our windowsill. But now they’ve FINALLY started to sprout roots.
Treechild says:
October 17, 2012 at 12:02 pm“Shapely bush” is a right-on description! We’re still in the 80s and 90s here in SoCal, so the plants are still thriving.
mary w says:
October 19, 2012 at 12:06 pmThe must be what on my walk. Would it be a perrenial in areas with no frost? Becasue whatever it is, its there year round.
Vicki says:
October 30, 2012 at 11:03 amI have had this plant for many years in a protected sunny spot. The plant has become woody it has been there so long. Even in the worst freeze I will lose only the leaves. New growth sprouts right back. It is by a window and so many people comment on the fragrance that drifts through the room. Since it is a sterile hybrid it never stops blooming, much to the delight of the bees. This is one of my favorite plants.
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