Basil: Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens 'Red Rubin'

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'Red Rubin' basil is an excellent example of an herb that's good looking and edible, too. Interplant large drifts of 'Red Rubin' basil with the bright green 'Genovese' sweet basil. The color and contrast of the two planted next to each other is unforgettable. Plus, you can harvest the leaves for salads, sauces, garnishes, or pesto. Gardeners in northern zones should keep the tender perennials and desirable annual herbs indoors during the cold months. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman

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Ocimum basilicum is native to tropical and subtropical Asia.