• Many culinary uses
• A great windowsill plant
• Fabulous purple leaves
• Helps deter flies in the kitchen

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 purple leaved type grows well in a pot.

Plant Care

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