Common Name: Basil, Greek Columnar Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Greek Columnar’ • Type: Annual • Height: 24 – 36 in. • Width: 9 – 12 in. • Habit: Columnar • Flower: NA • Bloom Season: Late bloom if at all • Foliage: Smaller leaves • Flavor: Strong flavor with cinnamon overtones • Fragrance: Sweet • […]
Category: Herbs
Holy Sanctum Basil
Common Name: Basil, Holy Sanctum (Tulsi) Botanical Name: Ocimum sanctum ’Holy Red/Green’ • Type: Annual • Height: 16 – 24 in. • Width: 12 – 16 in. • Habit: Upright • Flower: White with a hint of lavender • Bloom Season: NA • Foliage: Green to reddish, slightly fuzzy • Flavor: Strong • Fragrance: Light, […]
Italian large leaf basil
Common Name: Basil, Italian large leaf Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum • Type: Annual • Height: 14 – 18 in. • Width: 12 in. • Habit: Upright • Flower: White • Bloom Season: Mid – late summer • Foliage: Large, 3 – 4 in., crinkled leaves • Flavor: Classic basil • Fragrance: Sweet • Sun: Full […]
Mrs Burns Basil
Common Name: Basil, ‘Mrs. Burns’ Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum citriodorum ‘Mrs. Burns’ • Type: Annual • Height: 20 – 24 in. • Width: 12 in. • Habit: Upright • Flower: White • Bloom Season: Heavy bloomer • Foliage: Small, light-green leaves • Flavor: Lemony, zesty flavor • Fragrance: Fresh citrus scent • Sun: Full to […]
Napoletano Basil
Common Name: Basil, ‘Napoletano’ (Lettuce Leaf) Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum var. Napoletano • Type: Annual • Height: 14 – 18 in. • Width: 12 in. • Habit: Upright • Flower: White • Bloom Season: Mid – late summer • Foliage: Green, wrinkly lettuce –like look • Flavor: Mild, sweet flavor • Fragrance: Sweet • Sun: […]
Lime Basil
Common Name: Basil, Lime Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum • Type: Annual • Height: 16 – 20 in. • Width: 12 – 18 in. • Habit: Compact • Flower: Small white • Bloom Season: Mid – late summer • Foliage: Tiny leaves & tight, fine-textured form • Flavor: Citrusy, lime flavor • Fragrance: Lime • Sun: […]
Magic Mountain Basil
Common Name: Basil, Magic Mountain Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ’Magic Mountain’ • Type: Annual • Height: 24 – 36 in. • Width: 12 in. • Habit: Upright • Flower: Deep purple • Bloom Season: Late spring – late summer • Foliage: Purple-hued dark green leaves • Flavor: Milder, sweet basil taste • Fragrance: Sweet • […]
Mini Purple Basil
Common Name: Basil, Mini Purple Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Mini Purple’ • Type: Annual • Height: 8 – 10 in. • Width: 4 – 8 in. • Habit: Compact • Flower: Pinkish lavender • Bloom Season: Mid – late summer • Foliage: Purple-hued, small, dark green leaves • Flavor: Similar to sweet basil • Fragrance: […]
Oriental Breeze Basil
Common Name: Basil, Oriental Breeze Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Oriental Breeze’ • Type: Annual • Height: 16 – 28 in. • Width: 12 – 24 in. • Habit: Upright, rounded • Flower: Showy, purple • Bloom Season: Mid – late summer • Foliage: Bright green • Flavor: Strong spicy basil flavor • Fragrance: Pungent & […]
Persian Basil
Common Name: Basil, Persian Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum AKA: Reyhan Type: Annual Height: 18 – 24 in. Width: 12 – 18 in. Habit: Mounding Flower: Insignificant Bloom Season: Slow to bloom, but beautiful when it does Foliage: Large leaves Flavor: Oregano-like overtones, a hint of anise, and lots of peppery spiciness Fragrance: Distinctive aroma, both […]