Dark Basil (Purple)

Dark Basil is noted for its striking foliage and delicate liquorice scent, Ocimum basilicum ‘Dark Opal’ (Basil) is an annual or biennial herb with stunning deep purple, almost black leaves.

Dark Opal basil leaves have a fragrant aroma and mild taste best suited for flavouring both fresh and cooked preparations. The purple leaves can be lightly torn or crushed and tossed into green salads, used whole as an edible garnish on fruit and cheese platters, or roughly chopped and mixed into pasta and stir-fries.