African blue basil is a hybrid plant and sterile, meaning it doesn't spread seeds and requires minimal water, according to the Orange County Register, making it a popular addition to gardens. Native ...

Like many other hybrid plants, African blue basil is sterile, which helps to explain its extravagant flowering; when a plant does not form seeds, there is more energy to devote purely to flowering.

Like many other hybrid plants, African blue basil is sterile, which helps to explain its extravagant flowering; when a plant does not form seeds, there is more energy to devote purely to flowering. In ...