Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) $4.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Southeast Asian Native • USDA Growing Zones: Annual • Height: 12-18 inches • Spread: 12-15 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer (July-September) • Colors: Purple flowers, purple stems • Flower Size: Small spikes
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate • Soil: Rich, well-draining • Spacing: 12-15 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Native Bees: Nectar source • Small Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Attracts diversity • Pollinators: Continuous blooms
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant after frost • Summer: Regular harvesting • Fall: Harvest before frost • Winter: Annual, remove after frost
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Sweet Basil
Peppers
Lemongrass
Asian Greens
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Anise flavor • Purple stems • Heat tolerant • Ornamental value • Culinary herb
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring after soil has warmed. Excellent for containers and Asian cuisine gardens.