One of the most beautiful herbs to have in the garden. The leaves of the plant have a beautiful purple hue which turns a deep green shade when the plant matures. The purple flowers are simply stunners. They’re long and elegant and are a magnet for bees and other pollinators.
African blue basil can be used like sweet basil. It has an earthy basil taste. Use it in salads, cocktails, make pesto, use it on pizza and pasta, in bruschetta, as garnish and so on. It is so versatile and the beautiful colour of the leaves brightens up any dish.