Prospera Active Aya Basil
Lettuce-Leafed Basil
Holy Basil
Table Top
Suggested planting use In-Ground
Patio Container
Hanging Basket
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Basil Floral Spires Series (Ocimum basilicum) A highly ornamental basil bred for its flowers as well as its foliage. Unlike other basils, the leaves do not get bitter when the plant flowers. Uniform, dense bushy habit with a distinct Thai basil scent. Suitable for small space gardens. • Lavender • White Basil Greek (Ocimum basilicum) Sweet, miniature leaves on dense, mounded plants. Basil Holy (Ocimum tenuiflorum) An aromatic shrub with 1.5-in. (4-cm) long green leaves with purple stems. Known for its therapeutic power to fight effects of stress, promote balance, aid in digestion and provide immune system support. A common ingredient in Thai cuisine and in teas. Basil Italian Large Leaf (Ocimum basilicum) This is THE authentic Neapolitan Basil for Italian cuisine, especially pesto. You can use it fresh or dried. This plant is a warrior in the garden, where it repels aphids, mites and tomato hornworms. Basil Lettuce-Leafed (Ocimum basilicum) Very large, somewhat crinkled leaves are about 4.5 in. (11 cm) long and almost as wide. Distinctive flavor is similar to but not as strong as sweet basil. Especially good in pasta dishes. NEW Basil Monteverde™ Genovese (Ocimum basilicum) A PanAmerican Seed ® Product Intermediate resistance to downy mildew and features a rich, Genovese basil flavor. Perfect for continual harvest throughout the season. Excellent for chopping fresh and adding to pasta dishes and salads, or for making pesto! Basil Newton (Ocimum basilicum) A PanAmerican Seed ® Product A fast-growing variety with a traditional Genovese flavor and large, bright green, crinkled leaves that do not have a licorice aftertaste; features high resistance to Fusarium . Basil Piedmont (Ocimum basilicum) Offers exceptional downy mildew, powdery mildew and Fusarium resistance for healthier plants. Vigorous basil forms dense, bushy plants with a strong aroma and classic basil flavor. Refined habit with shorter internodes. All-America Selections Winner. Basil Prospera Active Aya (Ocimum basilicum) Small-medium, cupped leaves on uniform, semi-compact plants. Highly resistant to downy mildew. NEW Basil Prospera Active Thai Thai (Ocimum basilicum) Asian basil has medium green leaves on dark purple stems and a traditional Thai aroma. The semi- compact plant is versatile for multiple uses. Excellent for live plant, bunching or leaf-tip production. High resistance to downy mildew and intermediate resistance to Fusarium .
10 in. (25 cm)
12-18 in. (30-46 cm) 16-22 in. (41-56 cm)
24-30 in. (61-76 cm)
16-20 in. (41-51 cm)
NEW Monteverde Genovese Basil
18-24 in. (46-61 cm)
12-20 in. (30-51 cm)
24 in. (61 cm)
15 in. (38 cm)
18-20 in. (46-51 cm)
Basil Prospera Red (Ocimum basilicum) Features large, dark purple leaves with a mild aroma and good flavor. Upright plant habit with intermediate resistance to Fusarium wilt and downy mildew.
18-24 in. (46-61 cm)
Purple Ruffles Basil
Basil Purple Ball (Ocimum basilicum) Has a unique dwarf, ball-shaped plant habit. This very aromatic annual has tiny, deepest purple leaves that grow densely on ball-shaped plants. No need to pinch. The tubular flowers are late to appear and add extra color to the plant. Basil Purple Ruffles (Ocimum basilicum) A PanAmerican Seed ® Product Fragrant, ruffled, deep purple leaves. For culinary or ornamental use. All-America Selections Winner. Basil Red Rubin (Ocimum basilicum) Large, flat, dark red to purple leaves have a sweet flavor. Vigorous plants are highly decorative. All-America Selections Winner. Basil Rutgers DMR Series (Ocimum basilicum) Resistant to downy mildew. • Devotion • Obsession • Passion • Thunderstruck Basil Siam Queen (Ocimum basilicum) High-yielding; vigorous, large-leafed Thai type. Spicy and very aromatic. All-America Selections Winner. Basil Spicy Globe (Ocimum basilicum) Use fresh or dried. Compact bush-type plant is great for containers.
8-12 in. (20-30 cm)
18-24 in. (46-61 cm) 18-24 in. (46-61 cm)
26 in. (66 cm)
24-36 in. (61-91 cm) 8-10 in. (20-25 cm)
Red Rubin Basil
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