4" Basil

Enjoy the fresh flavour and fragrance of homegrown Basil, one of the most popular culinary herbs for kitchens and gardens alike. With its lush green foliage and sweet, aromatic leaves, basil is a must-have for pesto, salads, pasta dishes, pizzas, and countless summer recipes. Easy to grow and highly productive, basil thrives in containers, herb gardens, raised beds, and sunny patios, providing a continuous harvest throughout the growing season.

Bonsai Basil
A compact basil variety with tiny, aromatic leaves and a naturally rounded shape. Perfect for containers, small spaces, and kitchen herb gardens. Produces classic basil flavour on a tidy, ornamental plant that is as beautiful as it is useful.
Growth Habit: Compact & mounded
Mature Height: 8–12 inches

 

Dolce Fresca Basil
An award-winning basil variety with large, fragrant leaves and excellent sweet basil flavour. Perfect for fresh recipes, pesto, salads, and Italian dishes. Its compact habit provides a continuous harvest while staying tidy in containers and gardens.
Growth Habit: Compact & bushy
Mature Height: 12–18 inches

Color

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Plant details

Scientific Name

Ocimum basilicum

AKA

Basil

Light

Full Sun

Water

Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil

Care Level

Low

Optimal Temperature

18–30°C

Frost Tolerant

No

Mature Height

12–24 in. tall (30–60 cm)

Mature Spread

10–18 in. wide (25–45 cm)

Deer Resistant

No

Edible

Yes

Pet Friendly

Yes

Toxic

No