Purple Bush Basil Cutting (Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Bush') - Live Herb Plant Starter
Purple Bush Basil Cutting (Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Bush') - Live Herb Plant Starter
Purple Bush Basil Cutting (Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Bush')
Add stunning color and culinary versatility to your herb garden with Purple Bush Basil. This beautiful basil variety produces deep purple foliage, compact growth, and a rich basil aroma that makes it equally valuable as an ornamental and culinary herb.
Purple Bush Basil brings dramatic color to herb gardens, containers, raised beds, and edible landscapes while providing flavorful leaves for culinary use. Its compact, bushy growth habit makes it an excellent choice for gardeners with limited space or those looking to create attractive herb displays.
Whether grown for fresh culinary use, pollinator support, or visual appeal, Purple Bush Basil is a standout addition to any garden.
WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
• One live unrooted Purple Bush Basil cutting
• Approximately 6–8 inches in length
• Freshly harvested prior to shipping
• Carefully packaged to maintain moisture during transit
• Ready to root in water, soil, or rockwool
GROWING INFORMATION
• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Bush'
• Common Name: Purple Bush Basil
• Plant Type: Annual Herb
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun
• Water Requirements: Consistently moist soil
• Growth Habit: Compact and bushy
• Suitable for Containers: Yes
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes
POPULAR USES
• Culinary dishes
• Salads
• Herb vinegars
• Garnishes
• Ornamental herb gardens
• Container gardening
• Pollinator gardens
• Edible landscapes
ROOTING YOUR CUTTING
Purple Bush Basil is easy to propagate. Place the cutting in water, moist potting soil, or rockwool and keep it consistently moist while roots develop. New growth is typically the first sign that rooting has begun.
LEARN MORE BEFORE YOU BUY
Want to learn how to grow, harvest, use, and propagate Purple Bush Basil?
Visit The Robertson Rottie Ranch on YouTube and follow our Mountain Apothecary series. We regularly share herb profiles, propagation techniques, harvesting guides, homestead gardening tips, and practical ways to use herbs around the home and garden.
You'll also find videos covering:
• Growing herbs on a homestead
• Harvesting and preserving herbs
• Culinary herb gardening
• Herb drying and storage
• Propagation and rooting techniques
• Garden planning and maintenance
IF YOU'VE ORDERED A CUTTING FROM US...
When your cutting arrives, unpack it promptly and provide fresh water or place it into your preferred rooting medium. Keep it in bright indirect light while it establishes roots. Once rooted, Purple Bush Basil thrives in warm conditions with plenty of sunlight and regular harvesting to encourage bushy growth.
SHIPPING
Your cutting will be harvested and packaged shortly before shipment. We take great care in preparing each cutting for travel; however, live plants may experience minor stress during transit. Please open your package promptly upon arrival and provide water and appropriate growing conditions.
Thank you for supporting our small mountain homestead in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Mountain Moon Apothecary
The Robertson Rottie Ranch