Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora ~ Thai Basil no-masters Distinctive small nodding pale lilac

Distinctive small nodding pale lilac to purple blue flowers bloom in spring attracting hummingbirds

Small milky white hooded flowers bloom in clusters in late spring and sporadically through summer

Vinca (Catharanthus) Tattoo™ 'Papaya (Seed)'

The daisy-like flowers have narrow or quilted yellow petals with brown center disks and bloom from late summer into fall

very dark green foliage creates a low mound and is topped by large bright rosy red bracts around tiny flower clusters from winter through spring

Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora ~ Thai Basil no-masters Distinctive small nodding pale lilacThai Basil is a highly aromatic culinary herb with bright green foliage on purple stems that has a sweet spicy flavor. The purple flowering stocks also sport dark purple and lavender flowers from midsummer into fall that are also edible. Grows best with full sun and moist, well drained soils. Sensitive to frost. Type: Annual, Herb Height: 1' 1. 5' Spread: 0. 5 1' Spacing: 1' USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 11 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: Purple