Purple Ruffles Basil

Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ruffles'

$49⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Purple Ruffles Basil highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ruffles'
Growing Zones

All Growing Zones as an Annual
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Medium
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

Yes
Bloom Period

Summer

Growing Zones all growing zones as an annual

Find Your Growing Zone!

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!