Basil Purple Ruffles Seed
Best ornamental herb for gardeners wanting vibrant, edible kitchen accents.
Elevate your garden and kitchen with Basil Purple Ruffles Seed, an award-winning culinary herb. This variety offers striking, fragrant, deep purple ruffled leaves and attractive light pink flowers, adding ornamental beauty. The vigorous plants grow 18-24 inches tall with a well-branched structure, perfect for enhancing salads and vinegars. A unique characteristic is the slight variation in leaf color on some plants, adding to its charm. This annual herb thrives in full sun and is ideal for seasonal enjoyment.
$40.58
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4.6
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Category Rank
3177
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#3177 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
+282%
Above average
Soil Temperature
7580
/ -°F
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dramatic visual interest and sophisticated culinary garnishes
- Home cooks creating bold vinegars and specialty pestos
- Kitchen gardeners wanting a high-yield, bushy plant harvest
Who should skip it
- Culinary enthusiasts requiring vibrant color for traditional green pesto
- Chefs preferring the subtle, sweet profile of traditional basil
- Casual growers in regions with unpredictable or cool climates
Performance breakdown
Culinary Versatility
Deeply fragrant leaves add sophisticated flavor and color to any dish.
Ornamental Appeal
Striking ruffled foliage and pink blooms elevate standard garden aesthetics.
Growth Vigor
Well-branched structure ensures a robust harvest throughout the growing season.
Germination Speed
Standard two-week window requires patience for successful seedling establishment.
Ease of Cultivation
Thrives in full sun with straightforward, moderate watering requirements.
Harvest Efficiency
Rapid maturation allows for quick turnover in your kitchen garden.
Key Specs
Soil Temperature
75-80°F
Germination Days
10-14 Days
Plant Height
18-24 inches
Seeding Depth
0.25-0.5 inches
Maturation Days
28 Days
Spacing in Row
4-8 inches
Plant Type
Annual
Water Needs
Moderate
Features
- Fragrant, deep purple, ruffled leaves
- Attractive light pink flowers
- Vigorous and well-branched growth
- Enhances salads and vinegars
- Award-winning quality
- Unique color variation
- Annual herb for seasonal enjoyment
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly value the Basil Purple Ruffles for its exceptional ornamental quality. The deep purple color and heavily ruffled leaves provide dramatic visual interest in gardens and containers. Beyond beauty, the flavor is highly praised, offering classic sweet basil notes with complex peppery undertones, making it excellent for gourmet use. While initial sprouting requires slightly warmer soil and careful moisture management, established plants are robust and productive. The unique aesthetic appeal and superior flavor profile consistently outweigh the minor patience needed during the early growth phase. Buyers appreciate the overall high quality and reliability of the seeds provided by Harris Seeds.
Know before you buy
This variety is quite fast-growing, reaching maturity in approximately 28 days from germination.
Yes, for the best results, ensure your soil temperature is between 75-80°F. Plant the seeds at a depth of 0.25 to 0.5 inches, and you should see germination within 10 to 14 days.
With a height of 18-24 inches and a well-branched structure, this basil is well-suited for both garden beds and containers. Just ensure the plants have adequate space, ideally 4-8 inches apart, and receive full sun.
No, one of the unique characteristics of this variety is a slight natural variation in leaf color among individual plants. This adds to the ornamental charm of the herb in your garden.
No, Basil Purple Ruffles is an annual herb. It is intended for seasonal enjoyment and will complete its life cycle within a single growing season.
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