Common Name: Basil ‘Floral Spires Lavender’ Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Floral Spires Lavender’ • Type: Annual • Height: 2 – 3 ft. • Width: 9 – 12 in. • Habit: Upright • Flower: Lavender • Bloom Season: June – August • Foliage: Green, fragrant • Flavor: Anise • Fragrance: Anise • Sun: Full to partial […]
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Genovese (Sweet) Basil
Common Name: Basil, Genovese (Sweet) Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Genova’ • Type: Annual • Height: 18 – 24 in. • Width: 18 – 24 in. • Habit: Mounding • Flower: White • Bloom Season: Mid to late summer, • Foliage: Large 3-4 in., slightly wrinkled leaves • Flavor: Sweet basil • Fragrance: Sweet • Sun: […]
Greek Columnar Basil
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 • […]
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: […]