Purple ruffles basil

Purple ruffles basil is a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil). The dark purple leaves are used in pesto or as a garnish.[1] This attractive basil variety has won multiple awards for its beauty, flavor and ease of cultivation, including the Mississippi Medallion and All-American Selection awards.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Purple Ruffles Basil". Veseys. http://www.veseys.com/ca/en/store/herbs/basila/purpleruffles. Retrieved 2007-01-05. 
  2. ^ Norman Winter (April 15, 2004). "Awards selection committee chooses Purple Ruffles basil". Mississippi Medalion Awards. Mississippi State University. http://msucares.com/news/print/sgnews/sg04/sg040415.html. Retrieved 2007-01-05.