Ocimum basilicum 'Christmas'

Basil

'Christmas' Basil is an herb in the One Earth Edibles line.
A variety similar to 'Cinnamon' Basil, 'Christmas' spices up any summer salad, sandwich, or grilled dish.

This low-growing basil is topped with flowerspikes packed with dark purple flowers blooming all summer long, making it as ornamental as it is useful for its spicy flavor. Its small size makes this plant a natural for containers and edging, too, attracting both butterflies and bees.
No garden or kitchen would be complete without basil due to its usefulness in seasoning tomato dishes, soups, salads, cheeses, eggs and meat dishes. Basil stars in many cuisines around the world, and in India is considered to be a holy plant. As a medicine, it has a slightly cooling nature and is beneficial to calm the stomach and lift the spirits.

Height 10 Inches

Spread 10-12 Inches

USDA Hardiness Zone Annual