Thai Sweet Basil
Thai Sweet Basil has a hint of licorice flavor and somewhat spicy. Striking purple stems and purple viens on the leaves. Smaller leaves and plans are smaller than regular Sweet Basil. Used for culinary and as an ornamental plant.
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Species: Ocimum basilcumvar. thrsiflora
Plant Height: 12-18 in.
Spread: 12 in.
Evergreen: No
Summer Foliage Color: Green
Minimum Sunlight: Partial Shade
Maximum Sunlight: Partial Shade
Thai Sweet Basil is a great addition to your herb garden or an ornamental plant. Smaller than its cousin sweet basil. Striking purple stems make this a great container plant for your sunny patio areas.
Thai Sweet Basil typically grown as an annual in containers or herb garden.
Thai sweet basil needs 6 hours of sun to flourish preferably morning sun. Requires a rich organic soil. Pinch some of the tips to encourage bushy plants that will force flowers.