FREE: Opal Basil seeds

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The seeds you see in the pic are the actual seeds you will receive and you will receive them all. US penny is for size reference only.

Opal basil is an herb that has colorful foliage. Also known as purple-leaf basil, is a variety of the more usual green basil. This variety has dark, purple-red leaves, stems and flowers and is often grown as a decorative garden plant. Like other varieties of basil, opal basil thrives in warm, sunny climates and can be damaged by frost. Opal basil has the same distinctive clove like smell as green basil and grows into a small, bushy plant ideal for container growing. You can help the plant to grow into a bushy shape by pinching out the growing tips. The oil of basil is extracted on a commercial basis and used in the perfume industry. This particular herb is also known to repel the Tomato hornworm (Moth) s through chemical means.