Deep burgundy basil leaves with a spicier, more clove-forward flavor than green basil and a color that bleeds gorgeous magenta into vinegar.
Purple basil is not just green basil dyed dark; the anthocyanins come with a firmer leaf and a warmer, more clove-and-anise flavor with slightly less sweetness. It is the best basil for infusing vinegar or syrup because the color transfers so dramatically. Chopped into a hot dish the purple goes drab, so use it raw or as a garnish when appearance matters. Cut fresh and sold through local Alabama delivery, farm pickup, and our farmers-market stand.
Where is it grown?
On our farm in Lineville, Alabama.
Is it local?
Yes - harvested in Alabama and sold fresh through local delivery and farmers markets.
Shipping Policy
Everything at Wade Greens is grown and packed by hand at our farm and nursery in Lineville, Alabama. How an order travels depends on what's in it.
Where we ship
Plants, trees, bulbs, and merchandise ship anywhere in the lower 48 United States — houseplants, succulents, garden plants, saplings, flower bulbs, and apparel. We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, P.O. boxes, or international addresses.
Fresh produce, microgreens, and cut flowers are available for local delivery and pickup in Alabama only. Because these items are perishable and picked at peak freshness, we do not ship them outside Alabama. You'll find our fresh items at local farmers markets and through local delivery and farm pickup.
Processing & handling
Orders are prepared fresh, so please allow 1–3 business days for us to pack and dispatch. Live plants and perishable items ship early in the week whenever possible to avoid sitting in transit over a weekend. You'll receive tracking by email as soon as your order is on its way.
Live plants & perishable items
Our plants are living things and are packed with care to travel safely. Minor leaf drop or a little travel stress is normal and typically resolves within a week or two of settling in. If a plant arrives damaged, email us within 48 hours of delivery with a photo and we'll make it right. Fresh produce, microgreens, and cut flowers are best enjoyed soon after delivery or pickup — please refrigerate on arrival.
Local delivery & pickup
Local Alabama customers can choose delivery or farm pickup at checkout on eligible items. We'll reach out to coordinate a time. Pickup is at our Lineville, Alabama farm.
Questions
Email support@wadegreens.com and we'll help however we can.