Basil Thai Sweet Thai Org

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: LaminaceaeType: Basil Native: Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified.Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annualExposure: Full sunPlant Dimensions: 12"–24" tall and wideVariety Info: 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 called Horapha in Thailand and Hung Que in Vietnam.Attributes: Frost Sensitive, Good for Containers