Basil 'Magic Mountain'

There are more and more basil varieties that warrant space in the garden as an ornamental as much as for their edible properties. There are red-leafed varieties that border on black while other green varieties form beautiful sub-shrubs of fragrant foliage. 'Magic Mountain' basil has smaller purple-veined green leaves that are excellent for cooking but when the purplish flower stalks begin to bloom, foliage plus flowers make a wonderful ornamental for container planters, hanging baskets, and along sunny garden borders. 'Magic Mountain' is a bit more cold tolerant than other varieties as well, so pinching out the flowers will prolong leaf production. The bees and butterflies would prefer that the flowers are allowed to grow, but deer will avoid basil.  

Common Name: Basil

Culinary Uses: Fresh in salads and wraps, cooked in stir-fries, soups, sauces, stews. Puree leaves with extra virgin olive oil and freeze for future use.

Harvest Time: Pick up to 1/3 of the foliage as needed, leaving rest to regrow.

Mature Size: 24" - 30" tall, 10" - 12" wide

Growth Rate: Fast

Cold Hardiness: 40°

Characteristics:

• Attracts pollinators
• Container Lover
• Fragrant
• Deer-resistant

Light:

• Full Sun
• Afternoon Sun

Structure: Upright

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.