Ocimum carnosum (Pepper Basil)

Ocimum carnosum (Pepper Basil) close up of purple flower spike on dark stem
Ocimum carnosum (Pepper Basil) spike of small purple flower clusters on a dark purple stem.

Botanical name: Ocimum carnosum

Common name: Pepper Basil

Family: Lamiaceae

Origin: Mexico, South America

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyBlue, lavender, purple flowersPink flowersSpice or herb plant

Similar plants: Ocimum carnosum (Pepper Basil)


Ocimum carnosum (Pepper Basil) green leaves and purple flower spikes close up
Ocimum carnosum (Pepper Basil) with serrated green leaves and tall purple flower spikes visible.
Ocimum carnosum (Pepper Basil) green leaves and purple stems on a compact bushy plant
Ocimum carnosum (Pepper Basil) showing jagged green foliage with dark purple stems and small buds


Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/ocimum_carnosum.htm