Purple Ruffles Basil
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Buying Options for Plants
Nature Hills sells a large variety of plants with several options available. Plants are offered in both potted containers and as dormant bare root without soil. Here is a helpful resource to understand your options as you create a beautiful landscape with help from Nature Hills.
Ever wonder what a larger plant will mean for your landscape? Container Sizes are really all about the age of the plant!
Seasonally, Nature Hills offers hand selected, high quality bare root trees, shrubs and perennials. Bare root plants are sold by height from the top of the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may be taller than the height minimums.
- Popular sizes of select trees are 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, etc.
- Popular sizes of select bare root plants is 1 foot, 18 inches, etc.
Nature Hills Container Size by Volume
Keep in mind, specific varieties and different growing conditions can affect the rate at which plants grow. Variations in size may occur.
| Young Plants to 18 Months | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2"x2"x3" | Ranges from | .18 to .21 dry quarts / .198 to .23 dry liters in volume |
| 4.5" Container | Equal to | .65 dry quart / .72 dry liter in volume |
| Sprinter Pot | Equal to | .63 dry quart / .69 dry liter in volume |
| 4" Container | Ranges from | .31 to .87 / .35 to .96 dry liter in volume |
| 6" Container | Equal to | 1.4 dry quarts / 1.59 dry liters in volume |
| 1 Quart | Equal to | 1 dry quart / 1.1 dry liter in volume |
| 5.5" Container | Equal to | 1.89 of a dry quart / 2.08 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x5" | Ranges from | .8 to 1.1 dry quarts / .88 to 1.2 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x6" | Ranges from | 1.0 to 1.3 dry quarts / 1.1 to 1.41 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x9" | Ranges from | 1.1 to 2.1 dry quarts / 1.2 to 2.3 dry liters in volume |
| 4"x4"x10" | Ranges from | 1.7 to 2.3 dry quart / 1.87 to 2.53 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 18 Months - 2.5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| 2 Quart | Equal to | 2 dry quarts / 2.2 dry liters in volume |
| #1 Container | Ranges from | 2.26 to 3.73 dry quarts / 2.49 to 4.11 dry liters in volume |
| 5"x5"x12" | Equal to | 3.5 to 4.3 dry quarts / 3.85 to 4.74 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 2 - 4 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #2 Container | Ranges from | 1.19 to 1.76 dry gallons / 5.24 to 7.75 dry liters in volume |
| #3 Container | Ranges from | 2.32 to 2.76 dry gallons / 10.22 to 12.16 dry liters in volume |
| Plants 3 - 5 Years Old | ||
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| Size | Volume | |
| #5 Container | Ranges from | 2.92 to 4.62 dry gallons / 12.86 to 20.35 dry liters in volume |
| #6 Container | Ranges from | 5.25 to 6.01 dry gallons / 23.12 to 26.42 dry liters in volume |
| #7 Container | Ranges from | 5.98 to 6.08 dry gallons / 26.34 to 26.78 dry liters in volume |
Plant Highlights
Purple Ruffles Basil highlights at a glance!
Plant Highlights
Plant Highlights
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones all growing zones as an annual
Purple and maroon ruffles and incredible scent and flavor! The Purple Ruffles Basil Herb Plants (Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ruffles') will delight you in the garden as much as they will delight you in your favorite recipes! These rich maroon and purple leaves are gorgeously ruffled and frilly! Annual accents with triple garden duty are ideal for edible ornamental landscaping, and fresh or dried use in the kitchen!
The incredibly redolent foliage explodes with that true Basil aroma any time you brush past it. Your hands will be scented as you harvest and pinch back your plants, making even the simplest garden chores an absolute pleasure! But Purple Ruffles Basil is also gorgeous to behold! The deep green leaves are heavily tinted in purple and maroon hues that vary on the top and bottom of each leaf!
Retaining its gorgeous coloration when dried, cooked, and used in fresh preparations, Purple Ruffles Basil is as ornamental in the garden bed, veggie garden, and porch planter as it is useful in the kitchen! Not hardy, these annuals are fast-growing and provide you with all the fresh flavor for your summer and fall cooking needs, plus more to harvest and dry for winter and spring use!
Planting and Application:
If you haven't pinched them back in a while, you will delight in seeing small spires of white blossoms that attract butterflies and bees, providing inviting scents and flavors for both you and your pollinators! For a full and bushy plant though, and plenty to harvest all season, keep your plant pinched back and flower-free to produce more of that fantastic foliage!
Lush, fragrant and perfectly sized for tucking into empty spots throughout Perennial and Cottage garden beds and borders, or make your own Kitchen and Herb Garden! Mix among Roses, Purple Ruffles Basil lights up the garden as a companion plant that goes beyond the Herb border! Mix among your Peppers, Root vegetables and Tomatoes, cut flower border, and among Roses for frilly accents and fillers.
Pot up and bring it indoors to keep your plant growing all winter on a bright sunny windowsill or keep in a greenhouse for fresh Basil any time! Container and planter gardens on porches and patios, balconies, and in a planter by the barbecue pit; all accommodate this smaller-sized annual accent with ease!
- Gorgeous Purple/Maroon Frilled & Ruffled Leaves
- Dark Purple Stems & White Blooms
- Keeps Its Color & Flavor - Fresh, Dried & Cooked
- Ornamental Edible Landscaping Herb
- Veggie, Kitchen & Herb Gardens, Containers & Planters, Inside & Out
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Herb plants need full sun for the most vigorous growth and are best planted in the spring. Choose an enriched, compost-enriched, well-drained soil and mulch around the plant to help keep down weed competition. Snip off blooms as they form (...and eat them or use as garnish) to keep the plant producing more leaves. For plants that are expected to come back each year, snip back these herbaceous perennials low in late autumn to remove dead leaves. Plants in cold frames can be pruned back in early spring to encourage a fresh flush of new growth.
- Full Sun
- Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate, Regular Fertility & Moisture Needs
- Prune Late Autumn
- Easy-Care & Low-Maintenance
Purple Ruffles Basil is as gorgeous looking as it smells and tastes! Hurry and order this incredible Herb to delight you both indoors and outdoors today from NatureHills.com!
