Holy Basil

Holy Basil

Ocimum tenuiflorum (syn. O. sanctum)

Plant portrait: An aromatic basil with a complex warm scent that may suggest clove, pepper, mint, or fruit depending on the type.

Garden rhythm: Warm-season annual in North Texas; sun, warmth, regular water.

Garden companions: Flowering plants are active gathering places for bees.

Worth noticing: Native to India and South Asia - this herb is culturally significant in South Asia for it's spiritual significance. Also called Tulsi in India.