Common Name: Basil, Amethyst Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Amethyst’ • Type: Annual • Height: 16 – 20 in. • Width: 8 – 12 in. • Habit: Upright • Flower: Pink • Bloom Season: Mid to late summer • Foliage: Large, 2-3″, thick, turned-down leaves. This stunning basil is nearly black in color • Flavor: Genovese-like […]
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Aroma Basil
Common Name: Basil, Aroma Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum • Type: Annual • Height: 20 – 24 in. • Width: 8 – 12 in. • Habit: Upright • Flower: White • Bloom Season: Mid to late summer • Foliage: Glossy, dark green, 3 in. long leaves • Flavor: Genovese-like, sweet • Fragrance: Genovese-like • Sun: Full […]
Aussie Purple Basil
Common Name: Basil, Aussie Purple Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum • Type: Annual • Height: 30 – 36 in. • Width: 12 in. • Habit: Columnar • Flower: Mulberry-purple • Bloom Season: Mid to late summer • Foliage: Purple and green streaked • Flavor: Mild, sweet • Fragrance: Anise or licorice-like • Sun: Full to partial […]
Blue Spice Basil
Common Name: Basil, Blue Spice Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ’Blue Spice’ • Type: Annual • Height: 12 – 18 in. • Width: 12 in. • Habit: Upright • Flower: Dark blue • Bloom Season: Mid to late summer • Foliage: Slightly fuzzy • Flavor: Spicy with a hint of lemony vanilla flavor • Fragrance: Lemony […]
Boxwood Basil
Common Name: Basil, Boxwood Botanical Name: Ocimum var. minimum ‘Boxwood’ • Type: Annual • Height: 10 – 12 in. • Width: 10 – 12 in. • Habit: Mounding • Flower: Insignificant • Bloom Season: NA • Foliage: Tiny leaves & tight, fine-textured form • Flavor: Classic basil • Fragrance: Sweet • Sun: Full to partial […]
Cardinal Basil
Common Name: Basil, Cardinal Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Cardinal’ • Type: Annual • Height: 20 – 30 in. • Width: 12 – 18 in. • Habit: Upright • Flower: Scarlet • Bloom Season: Mid to late summer • Foliage: Deep green • Flavor: Very flavorful classic basil • Fragrance: Sweet • Sun: Full to partial […]
Christmas Basil
Common Name: Basil, Christmas Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Christmas’ • Type: Annual • Height: 12 – 18 in. • Width: 10 – 12 in. • Habit: Upright • Flower: Deep purple • Bloom Season: Mid to late summer • Foliage: Large, glossy, green • Flavor: Sweet/fruity • Fragrance: Sultry mulled wine scent with a hint […]
Cinnamon Basil
Common Name: Basil, Cinnamon Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Cinnamon’ • Type: Annual • Height: 26 – 30 in. • Width: 12 in. • Habit: Upright • Flower: Reddish-purple • Bloom Season: Mid to late summer • Foliage: Tiny leaves & tight, fine-textured form • Flavor: Rich spiciness • Fragrance: Pungent cinnamon • Sun: Full to […]
Cuban Basil
Common Name: Basil, Cuban Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Cuban’ • Type: Annual • Height: 15 – 30 in. • Width: 12 – 25in. • Habit: Mounding • Flower: Insignificant • Bloom Season: Slow to bloom • Foliage: Small green leaves, similar to lime basil • Flavor: Sweet basil with a kick • Fragrance: Sweet • […]
Dolce Fresca Basil
Common Name: Basil, Dolce Fresca Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum Type: Annual Height: 12 – 14 in. Width: 10 – 12 in. Habit: Mounding Flower: Insignificant Bloom Season: Slow to bloom Foliage: More usable leaf yields Flavor: Traditional basil flavor Fragrance: Sweet Sun: Full sun to partial shade Soil: Warm soil with a bit of compost […]