African basil flowers

We got this African basil plant when the usual kind we grow was not available. It was an OK substitute, but when the other kind returned this one got planted in the garden. It’s thrived in its new location, producing these lovely stalks of purple flowers.

9 thoughts on “African basil flowers”

restlessjo July 12, 2023 at 8:58 pm

A pretty substitute, Graham.

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1. Graham Post authorJuly 13, 2023 at 6:10 pm
  
  It is pretty. Hopefully, it will grown into a nice little bush.
  
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bushboy July 12, 2023 at 1:16 pm

My friend has one in her garden and it is always full of bees

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1. Graham Post authorJuly 12, 2023 at 8:31 pm
  
  The bees haven’t found this one yet, but hopefully will do so soon.
  
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kzmcb July 12, 2023 at 11:56 am

Very interesting colour. How different was the flavour?

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1. Graham Post authorJuly 12, 2023 at 8:30 pm
  
  I didn’t notice much, but my wife, who has a good palate, thought it was quite a bit different.
  
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  1. kzmcb July 12, 2023 at 8:35 pm
    
    I feel the same about Thai Basil
    
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Terri Webster Schrandt July 12, 2023 at 9:31 am

Beautiful, Graham! They look so much like lavender, what I featured today! Great minds 😁💜

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1. Graham Post authorJuly 12, 2023 at 8:29 pm
  
  I quite like the flowers and of course, with herbs, flowers are considered bad.
  
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