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 & […]
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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 […]
Pesto Perpetuo Basil
Common Name: Basil, Pesto Perpetuo Botanical Name: Ocimum x citriodorum • Type: Annual • Height: 18 – 48 in. • Width: 10 – 14 in. • Habit: Columnar • Flower: NA • Bloom Season: NA • Foliage: Beautiful pale green leaves edged in cream • Flavor: Sharp peppery flavor • Fragrance: Floral blend of spice […]
Purple Ruffles Basil
Common Name: Basil, Purple Ruffles Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Purple Ruffles’ • Type: Annual • Height: 16 – 18 in. • Width: 12 – 18 in. • Habit: Mounding • Flower: Lavender-pink • Foliage: Deep-purple with a ruffled edge • Flavor: Hint of licorice & cinnamon, not as strong as other purples • Fragrance: Licorice […]
Red Freddy Basil
Common Name: Basil, Red Freddy Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Red Freddy’ • Type: Annual • Height: 21 in. • Width: 10 – 12 in. • Habit: Upright • Flower: White • Bloom Season: Mid – late summer • Foliage: Large, smooth, dark-red leaves • Flavor: Classic Genovese basil • Fragrance: Sweet • Sun: Full to […]
Red Rosie Basil
Common Name: Basil, Red Rosie Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum var purpurascens ‘Red Rosie’ • Type: Annual • Height: 12 – 24 in. • Width: 10 – 12 in. • Habit: Compact & upright • Flower: Tall purple spikes • Bloom Season: NA • Foliage: Dark purple-red, slightly cupped leaves • Flavor: Mild basil flavor • […]
Spicy Globe Basil
Common Name: Basil, Spicy Globe Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum minimum ‘Spicy Globe’ • Type: Annual • Height: 8 – 12 in. • Width: 8 – 12 in. • Habit: Mounding, rounded • Flower: Small, white • Bloom Season: Mid – late summer • Foliage: Tiny leaves & tight, fine-textured form • Flavor: Hearty, spicy • […]
Super Sweet Chen Basil
Common Name: Basil, Super Sweet Chen Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Super Sweet Chen’ • Type: Annual • Height: 10 – 12 in. • Width: 10 – 12 in. • Habit: Mounding • Flower: White • Bloom Season: Late summer if at all • Foliage: Large, green, glossy leaves • Flavor: Strong, sweet basil flavor • […]
Sweet Nufar Basil
Common Name: Basil, Sweet Nufar Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Sweet Nufar’ • Type: Annual • Height: 18 – 24 in. • Width: 12 – 18 in. • Habit: Upright • Flower: White • Bloom Season: Mid – late summer • Foliage: Large, green leaves • Flavor: Classic sweet basil • Fragrance: Sweet • Sun: Full […]
Sweet Thai Basil
Common Name: Basil, Sweet Thai Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Sweet Thai’ • Type: Annual • Height: 12 – 18 in. • Width: 12 – 18 in. • Habit: Mounding • Flower: Purple • Bloom Season: Mid – late summer • Foliage: 2 in. Long, green leaves • Flavor: Spicy anise-clove • Fragrance: Sweet, anise scent […]