Thai Basil

Large, aromatic leaves have an intense licorice-basil flavor excellent for Thai and Vietnamese cooking, as well as Italian dishes. Holds its flavor better than common basil when cooked at high heat or simmered. Late blooming plants produce higher yields without the need to pinch flower buds.

Companion Plants

English Lavender

Oregano

Thyme

Plant Details

Common name

Thai Basil
Botanical name

Ocimum basilicum
Variety

na
Zone

Grow as an annual
Light

Sun
Height

20-24" (51-61 cm)
Habit

Shrubby
Feed

Fertilize sparingly
Water

Water weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color

Purple
Bloom Time

Summer
Maintenance

Keep weed-free

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

Asian Herbs Collection

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