This basil has 3-4 inch green leaves, purple stems, & clusters of deep purple flowers. Sweet & spicy, this basil has licorice overtones that are good in both Italian & Thai cooking. Late flowering, resulting in high herb yields. Pick young shoots regularly to extend the harvest, & don’t let it dry out. The vigorous plant is easy to grow, with few disease & pest problems. 72-90 days. Authentic Thai basil flavor. Try it as a flavorful garnish for sweet dishes. Green, 2 long leaves have a spicy, anise/clove flavor. Attractive purple stems & blooms. Called Horapha in its mother country, Hun Que in Vietnam. Use the flowers in any recipe that calls for basil, or to garnish drinks, salads, soups, pasta, & desserts. The flavor is of intense, spicy basil with notes of clove & anise. 0.6 g / 100+ Seeds All our heirloom garden seeds are HAND-SELECTED & packaged in resealable airtight bags (Proven to keep seeds fresher longer than paper packets). Each bag is individually labeled for the current growing season. Varietal information, growing tips, & germination test are printed on the seed packet. I have signed the Safe Seed Pledge, & I do not sell GMO seeds. FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Growing instructions are included on each seed packet. All information is provided for educational purposes only. Sweet Basil Herb Seeds/Heirloom High Yields Open Pollinated Container Gardennon-Gmo