Description
Thai basil is a popular herb in Southeast Asian cuisine and is a flavorful garnish served with Vietnamese pho (a savory broth of noodles and meat). It holds its flavor and texture better after cooking than other basil varieties and adds a kick to salads when sliced and eaten fresh. Sweet Thai’s dark purple flowers and intoxicating scent make it a beautiful addition to the flower garden. A terrific container variety.
Family:ย Laminaceae
Type:ย Basil (Learn more)
Native:ย Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.
Hardiness:ย Frost-sensitive annual
Exposure:ย Full sun
Plant Dimensions:ย 12″โ24″ tall and wide
Variety Info:ย Upright, multi-branched, and quite bushy plant with bright green, elliptical leaves, dark burgundy/purple flower heads, and an anise-clove scent. Thai basil is calledย Horaphaย in Thailand andย Hung Queย in Vietnam.
Attributes:ย Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers
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| Special Features | Container Use, Cut/Dried Flower, Deer Resistant, Edible, Fragrant |





