A tender annual with narrow pointed spicy anise tasting leaves, this basil is the perfect companion to food from all over Asia. Like all basils it is a tender annual and only grows outside during summer months. 9x9cm pot (8cm depth)
Description
- Spicy anise leaves
- Great culinary herb for Asian dishes
- Grows well on a sunny windowsill
- Good to experiment with
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 all are tender, but this gorgeous one really likes the hottest driest weather possible.
Plant Care
- Height: 30 - 60 cm
- Type: Tender
- Aspect: Sun
- Soil: Any/alkaline
- Flower colour: White
- Flowering period: July - October