Ocimum basilicum 'Dark Opal'
Sweet Basil, Common Basil, Thai Basil, Tropical Basil
Family: Lamiaceae Mint
| Type | Annual, perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Pink |
| Bloom time | Late Summer |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container |
| Height | 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm |
| Spread | 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Purple |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage, fragrant foliage |