Basil Plants

Basil is a delicious herb native to Asia. Its vibrant green leaves are highly aromatic and smell of anise. The leaves can be used fresh or dried in cooking and potpourri. This herb blooms at maturity, sending up spikes of pink, purple, or white flowers, which are edible and highly attractive to pollinators. Some gardeners choose to remove the blooms to prevent the leaves from losing their sweetness and flavor. Include a basil plant in your herb or kitchen garden, or grow it indoors on a windowsill for easy harvesting.