Purple ruffles basil is a cultivar of Ocimum basilicum (sweet basil). This attractive annual basil variety has won multiple awards for its beauty, flavor and ease of cultivation. Its leaves are a glossy dark purple, sometimes with splashes of green on its fringed ruffled leaves. Leaves are very aromatic and can be used fresh or dried in a wide variety of ethnic recipes. This Plant makes a colorful/ addition to flower gardens and grow well in containers