Beautiful - Full color packet of the popular herb Purple Ruffles Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens). Dual-purpose basil is used both culinarily and ornamentally. Its beautiful deep purple leaves have a fringy edge and wrinkly texture. Delivers strong, sweet flavor with notes of anise and cinnamon. Pale pink flowers contrast nicely with the dark leaves, making it a unique and lovely filler in flower bouquets. Minimum of 400 mg per packet (about 300 seeds). Productive - Purple Ruffles Basil germinates in 5-10 days when soil temps are 65-70°F. Plant 1/4” deep and space 8-12” apart in an area with full sun. This variety will grow 18-24”. This variety will mature in 65-90 days, but you can begin to harvest when your plant has 3 or 4 sets of leaves. Plant in USDA Zones 9-12. Fresh Basil On Hand - Imagine fresh basil for your bruschetta, pesto sauce or homemade pizza. Growing your own herb garden is a great way to make your food look, smell, and taste gourmet. Easy To Grow - Instructions included on each packet. Plus, we are available to answer all your questions. If these seeds don’t germinate, we will happily make it right for you. Safe and Sustainable - Our operation is fully solar powered, and Sow Right Seeds has taken the Safe Seed Pledge to sell only fresh Non-GMO heirloom seeds for you and your family. Purple Ruffles Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens) seeds for your indoor or outdoors herb garden.