Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Mrs. Burns Lemon') Sun Requirements: Full Sun Water Requirements: Moderate Height: 12-18 inches Description: Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil is a fragrant annual herb with bright green leaves and a strong lemony scent. It is prized for its refreshing flavor in teas, salads, and seafood dishes. Easy to grow and attracts pollinators to the garden. Planting Tips: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil. Space plants 8-12 inches apart. Pinch off flowers to promote leaf growth. Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring to Early Summer Nativity to Texas: No Red Rubin Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Red Rubin') Sun Requirements: Full Sun Water Requirements: Moderate Height: 12-18 inches Description: Red Rubin Basil is a colorful variety with deep purple-red leaves and a sweet, spicy flavor. It adds a striking contrast in herb gardens and is excellent for culinary use, including pestos and garnishes. Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon') Sun Requirements: Full Sun Water Requirements: Moderate Height: 12-18 inches Description: Cinnamon Basil is an annual herb with bright green leaves and a spicy, cinnamon-like aroma. It is popular in teas, desserts, and as a garnish. The flowers also attract beneficial insects to the garden. Planting Tips: Plant in well-drained soil. Space plants 8-12 inches apart. Harvest leaves before flowering for best flavor. Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring to Early Summer Nativity to Texas: No Prospera Genovese Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Prospera Genovese') Sun Requirements: Full Sun Water Requirements: Moderate Height: 18-24 inches Description: Prospera Genovese Basil is a classic Italian variety with large, aromatic leaves and a sweet, mild flavor. It is ideal for making pesto, sauces, and fresh salads. This robust herb is a staple in herb gardens and culinary landscapes. Planting Tips: Plant in well-drained soil with good air circulation. Space plants 12-18 inches apart. Pinch off flowers to promote leaf growth and prevent bolting. Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring to Early Summer Nativity to Texas: No Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) Sun Requirements: Full Sun Water Requirements: Moderate Height: 12-18 inches Description: Thai Basil is an aromatic herb with green leaves and purple stems, featuring a unique spicy, licorice-like flavor. It is essential in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, including curries, stir-fries, and noodle dishes. Planting Tips: Plant in well-drained soil. Space plants 8-12 inches apart. Trim flowers to prolong leaf production. Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring to Early Summer Nativity to Texas: No Holy Basil / Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum) Sun Requirements: Full Sun Water Requirements: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established Height: 18–30 inches Harvest Time: Continuous harvest once established Description:Holy Basil, also known as Tulsi, is a highly aromatic basil variety revered for its medicinal, culinary, and spiritual uses. Unlike sweet basil, its flavor is clove-like, peppery, and slightly bitter. Plants are vigorous and heat-tolerant, producing green to purple-tinged leaves and small purple flower spikes that attract pollinators. Commonly used fresh or dried for teas, infusions, and herbal remedies. Planting Tips: Plant in well-drained soil; tolerates poor soils better than culinary basil. Harvest regularly to encourage bushy growth and delay flowering. Pinch flower spikes unless saving seed or harvesting for tea. Performs well in containers and high heat. Ideal Season for Planting in Texas: Spring/Summer for Fall Nativity to Texas: No
