One of my favorite basils. I love those frilly leaves. To make a good thing even better, I just learned it contains the same healthy pigments as blueberries, blackberries and such. To think I've grown it as eye candy for my salads. I also learned it not only flavors, but also colors oils and vinegars, so I plan to try that this year. I should have plenty since I put some plants in pots to be decorative on my patio and some for color out in the garden. Only problem is pesky snails. They seem to love it as much as I do.

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The dark colored foliage and the slightly ruffled leaves make this a really striking plant. It does not make a particularly good herb to cook with because of the dark color, but can be quite delicious and attractive when used in salads or to garnish a dish.

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