Basil, African Blue (tender perennial)


African Blue Basil Plant Info African Basil Uses And Growing Tips

African blue basil is a sterile, hybrid, edible herb in the Lamiaceae (mint) family. As noted in its scientific name, it is a cross between Ocimum kilimandscharicum, a camphor basil native to East Africa, and a cultivar of basilicum, 'Dark Opal', also native to Africa and to Southern Asia.


Ocimum basilicum 'African Blue' Basil Ebert's Greenhouse

African blue basil (Ocimum kilimandscharicum × basilicum 'Dark Opal') is a hybrid basil variety, a cross between camphor basil and dark opal basil. It is one of a few types of basil that are perennial. African blue basil plants are sterile, unable to produce seeds of their own, and can only be propagated by cuttings.


Basilikum 'African Blue'

African Blue basil (Ocimum kilimandscharicum x basilicum "Dark Opal") is a sterile hybrid of an East African camphor basil and a standard garden variety called Dark Opal. Propagated only through cuttings, African Blue survived an unusually cold and wet winter outside in my zone 10b (Sunset zone 24).


Afrikanischer Strauch Basilikum 'African Blue' (Ocimum x africanum) mit Blüte, am Wegesrand

African blue basil (Ocimum kilimandscharicum × basilicum 'Dark Opal') is a unique and visually striking cultivar of basil. It is a hybrid variety that resulted from a cross between two basil species: Ocimum kilimandscharicum (Camphor basil) and Ocimum basilicum (Sweet basil).


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African blue basil is a sterile hybrid, resulting from a cross between Ocimum kilimandscharicum, a camphor basil native to East Africa, and a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum, 'Dark Opal'.


Ocimum basilicum 'African Blue' Basilikum Stockfotografie Alamy

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Basilikum 'African Blue' (Pflanze) Basilikum BabantsiBruchkraut Pflanzen & Saatgut

African blue basil is a hybrid plant in the lamiaceae family made by crossing East African camphor basil and a varietal of purple sweet basil called Dark Opal Basil. Its Latin name is Ocimum kilimandscharicum × basilicum 'Dark Opal'. African blue basil plants exude a strong camphor scent.


Basilikum African Blue purpurgrüne Blätter

African Blue Basil thrives in rich and well-draining soil, with a pH that ranges from slightly acidic to slightly alkaline. You can use any regular soilless potting mix to grow this herb. Adding compost or plenty of organic matter to the growing medium at the time of planting will help it thrive. A pH of 6.0 to 7.5 is best for it.


2017 Basilikum African Blue Mahler Hof

Strauchbasilikum 'African Blue' ist eine Sorte/Zuchtform von Basilikum mit anderen Eigenschaften. Zum ökologischen Nutzen liegen keine Daten vor - gehe davon aus, dass der Wert geringer ist. Orientiere dich deshalb grob an der Wildform. Daten der Wildform ( Basilikum ): ℹ️ Sonstiges ⤵️ Klassifizierung Was ist das Strauchbasilikum 'African Blue'?


Agriculture Closeup of an African Blue Basil plant in a greenhouse at a local family produce

Botanically speaking, African blue basil belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is a cross between basil ( Ocimum basilicum) and camphor basil ( Ocimumkilimandscharicum ), an African basil plant. With consistent warmth and sun, the plant's stem becomes woody with age and grows up to 1m high and very bushy.


Basil, African Blue (tender perennial)

Afrikanischer Strauchbasilikum „African Blue". Wuchs : strauchartig, buschig, gut verzweigend ca. 60-80 cm hoch. Blüht den ganze Sommer durch, beliebte Bienenpflanze! Düngung: je nach Ernte und Wachstum, im Sommer max. 2x pro Monat. Überwinterung: 8-12°C, aber auch bei Temperaturen von +18 bis max. +20°C auf der Fensterbank möglich.


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Description Perennial African Blue Basil was first discovered in the early 1980s as a natural hybrid between the East African Camphor basil (Ocimum kilimandscharicum) and a garden basil variety known as Sweet basil Dark Opal (Basilicum Dark Opal).


Basilikum African Blue Gardenhouse.sk

Description. African blue basil, Ocimum kilimandscharicum x basilicum 'Dark Opal,' is an attractive, fragrant perennial herb. This plant is a hybrid of two basil species: camphor basil (a perennial) and common basil (an annual); the resulting cross is sterile and perennial. The plant has a somewhat spicy basil flavor with a hint of camphor.


Basilikum African Blue Kräuter Lädle

Also known as clove basil and African basil, the African blue basil plant ( Ocimum gratissimum) is a perennial shrub grown for a hedge or for medicinal and culinary uses. Traditionally, and commercially today, African basil is grown for its oils, which are used in flavorings and insect repellant. About African Basil Plants


Deaflora Basilikum African Blue

Ideal Climate for Growing African Blue Basil. The best growing climate for African blue basil is subtropical to tropical and the plant enjoys some humidity. So if you live in a climate with temps between 68-95°F (20-35°C), then African blue basil will thrive. Winter temperature dipping below 40°F (4°C) is getting too cold for African blue.


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History: African blue basil was first seen in 1983 when Peter Borchard, owner of Companion Plants in Athens, Ohio, noticed it growing in the path between beds of the two presumed parents. The green-leaved East African basil parent grows to 6 feet tall in his garden. 'Dark Opal' is a small plant with deep purple leaves and a typical Italian basil flavor.