Plant Specifications Ocimum basilicum ‘Amethyst’ Annual Full Sun Height: 16″-20″ In the Garden Amethyst Basil is a Genovese basil that has thick, turned down leaves with a similar shape to Sweet Basil. It is the only Genovese basil that is purple in color. It needs moderately rich soil and full sun. It is not drought …
Plant Specifications Ocimum xcitriodorum Annual. Sun to Partial Sun Height: 14 – 28” Width 8-10” Originally named for its development in Austin, Texas, (also known as the “Lesbos or Greek Column” basil) is a hybrid basil with small leaves, a columnar shape and a very sweet clove and citrus aroma. It generally does not flower, …
Plant Specifications Ocimum xcitriodorum Annual Full Sun Height: 2′-3′ In the Garden Aussie Sweetie Tricolor does not produce flowers. The leaves have three different colors: green, light green, and white, hence the name ‘tricolor. This basil will do best if you plant it in your garden instead of a container. It likes the full sun …
Plant Specifications Ocimum basilicum ‘Cinnamon’ Annual Full Sun Height: 3′ In the Garden Originally from Mexico, it produces light lavender flowers with purple flower stems. It likes the full sun but is not drought tolerant so keep it watered. This basil likes the heat and warm soil as long as it gets enough water. It …
Plant Specifications Ocimum basilicum ‘Cuban’ Annual. Full Sun Height: 2′ In the Garden It has heart shaped leaves that are about an inch long and an inch wide. It rarely flowers but when it does the flowers are white. It originated in Cuba which is where it gets its’ name. It grows upright similar to …
Plant Specifications Ocimum Minmum Purple Bush. Annual Full Sun. Height 8″ – 12″. Tiny delicate purple leaves with a sweet, spicy scent. Elongated lavender blooms in Summer In the Garden A low-growing miniature that needs plenty of light. Does best in well-drained, sandy soil. Do not over water as roots can rot. Trim flowers as …
Plant Specifications Ocimum basilicum ‘Pistou’. Partial Sun. Tender Annual. Height 8” A dwarf basil that has rich green leaves half the size of other basils and a delectable mild flavor. Perfect for small pots or containers, it grows as a round, compact shrub. In the Garden Pistou basil has very small leaves and grows in …
Plant Specifications Ocimum basilicum ‘Purple Ruffle’. Partial Sun. Tender Annual . Height: 1 ½’ This a beautiful form of basil that has ruffled jagged leaves. The scent and flavor are slightly different from sweet basil with more licorice and cinnamon flavor. In the Garden Purple Ruffles basil will often vary in color, leaf shape, and …
Plant Specifications Coming Soon In the Garden Sweet Basil loves the hot summer weather and well drained soil. It will not do as well when the temperatures drop below 40 degrees. It is a very tender plant so high winds or cold nights will damage the leaves. It grows very quickly so it is best …
Plant Specifications Ocimum x citriodorum ‘Siam Queen. ‘ Tender Annual. Full Sun. Height: 18 – 24” A distinctly flavored Basil that has a strong anise-like flavor. The leaves are more long and narrow while the Mediterranean version is more rounded. In the Garden Thai basil is very sturdy and one of the easier to grow …
