CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Ocimum basilicum. Authentic Thai basil, widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine, featuring the unmistakable spicy, anise/licorice-like flavour. Pointy, narrow leaves grow on pretty purple stems. The pink-purple flowers that eventually bloom can be used as a garnish for sweet dishes as well. Grows to a height of around 40-50cm (16-20").
Details
Botanical Name
Ocimum basilicum
Common Name
Sweet Thai Basil
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
20 inches
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Upright
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Pink Purple
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Leaf
- Flower
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Cooking
- Preserves
- Drying
Fruit Colour
- Green
- Pink Purple
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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