• Strongly warming and aromatic
• Many medicinal uses
• Believed to promote longevity
• Aromatic herb

Introduced form the East in the sixteenth century, the sweet pungent flavour of basil has been popular ever since as a culinary herb and needs to be used fresh as the dried herb is not comparable in flavour. There are many varieties of basil and this native of India has a quite different aroma.

Plant Care

• Height: 30 – 60 cm
• Type: Tender
• Aspect: Sun
• Soil: Any/alkaline
• Flower colour: White
• Flowering period: July – October