| African Blue Basil | |
| Basil |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Full Shade |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
| Leaves: | Needled Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Yellow Multi-Color |
| Flower Size: | 2"-3" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late fall or early winter Winter |
| Inflorescence Type: | Umbel |
| Uses: | Suitable for forage |
| Edible Parts: | Leaves Roots |
| Eating Methods: | Tea Raw |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Gophers/Voles Rabbit Resistant |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Scarify seeds Depth to plant seed: do lotnoea sdnde t serras cT e iti sfsmhlvsruiie |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Root Division |
| Containers: | Prefers to be under-potted |
| Conservation status: | Near Threatened (NT)
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