Basil List

There are over 100 different varieties of Basils and I’m sure there are more!  I have searched and searched for one location to find pictures and brief descriptions, but I have never found one source listing them all.  I decided to make my own list.  I will be adding them as fast as I can and if I am missing any, please send me a comment and I’ll be sure to add it.

African Blue Lemon Basil

African blue lemon basil also known as “African Blue” is one of the lesser know varieties of basil. This basil plant blooms in the summertime and sports beautiful little pink flowers making it a nice addition to your garden until it is time to harvest it. It can be added to any number of dishes and goes well with parsley, chives and dill.

Albahaca Abundante Basil

Albahaca Abundante Basil is commonly called “Abundate basil” this variety of basil is considered a rare species. It is a hardy species and can be grown any time of the year. This basil has pretty light purple flowers when in bloom, it is ready for harvesting after 80 days. It compliments many dishes but should only be used with other basils.

 

Anise Basil

Anise basil flowers have a wonderful aroma that will fill you home or garden with a delightful smell. When added to food this basil will liven up any dish you serve with a touch of sweetness.

Ararat Basil

Ararat basil is also called “Ararat sweet basil” this basil has a slight licorice flavor to it. It goes great in salads and pasta sauces. Like many basil plants it has the similar purple flowers and a sweet smell.

Aroma 1 Basil

Aroma 1 basil is hybrid basil, still referred to “Aroma basil” it is much more flavorful and scented than the original Aroma basil which is now very hard to find. Aroma 1 basil is used in all kinds of pasta dishes and adds just enough sweetness to please your taste buds.

Aroma 2 Basil

Aroma 2 basil is hybrid basil similar to the Aroma 1 basil. Aroma 2 has even more flavor and scent than Aroma 1 and eventually will replace the Aroma 1 version. To date the Aroma 2 basil is what would be classified as the “New and Improved” aroma basil.

 

 

Aromatto Basil

Aromatto basil is a beautiful plant and will enhance any garden. The plant is 95% purple in color and only 5% green. The shades of purple vary at each stage of the plants development. It has a spicy flavor when harvested and added to food. It goes great in Mexican dishes and chili.

 

 

 

Aussie Sweet Basil

Aussie Sweet basil is hybrid basil that has a super sweet taste and smell.  This basil was developed in Austin, Texas which is where its name originates from. It is also know as the “Lesbos or Greek Column” basil.

 

 

Basilico Basil

Basilico basil is a relatively new basil it has a sweet taste and the leaves can be used in salads and when bottling vinegar. This basil is also a delight in any pasta sauce. It is also known as “Basilico Finissimo Verde basil”.

 

 

Bergamont Basil

Bergamont basil is also known as “Wild Bergamont” basil. This basil produces sweet smelling light purple flowers and can be found growing the wild in all of the United States. It is excellent for all culinary dishes, beverages and also has medicinal proprieties as well.

 

 

Blue Spice Basil

Blue Spice basil is a spicy basil as the name implies, with a hint of vanilla flavor and scent. It is very popular in beverages and baked goods. Although it is the perfect basil for almost any dish.

Boxwood Basil

Boxwood basil is used mainly as an ingredient in pasta dishes. The little green plants make a nice addition to your garden and the basil can also be planted in a pot however they grow quickly and may over run your patio, so you should consider planting them in the ground.

Bush Basil

Bush basil is favorite basil for French dishes. It is very popular and a favorite in France the chefs include it almost any dish that requires basil. It is also popular in many other cuisines around the world.

Bush Spicy Basil

Bush Spicy basil is similar to regular Bush basil with one exception it is one of the spiciest basils available. This type of basil is used in Italian dishes. If you don’t like really spicy foods then skip this spicy basil.

 Caesar Basil

Caesar basil is another favorite of the Italian chefs and makes a great addition to green salads. The leaves have a pleasant aroma to them and the basil adds a nice Italian flavor to sauces and pesto.

Camphor Basil

Camphor basil grows to be about 5 feet tall! It is used in pasta sauces and salads. You can even make a wonderful tasting salad dressing using Camphor basil. It is also called “Karpoor Basil”.

 

Cardinal Basil

Cardinal basil is a beautiful plant with its stunning red flowers it will stand out in any garden! It is also a very flavorful basil and can replace almost any other type of basil a recipe calls for.

Christmas Basil

Christmas basil is fairly new to the basil family. It is often used in wedding bouquets during the holiday season. It is also used in dishes the require a sweet/fruity basil. It smells heavenly and looks just as lovely!

Chocolate Basil

If anyone has any information on the Mysterious Chocolate Basil, I sure would appreciate locating either seeds or a plant.

 

Cinnamon Basil

Cinnamon basil is an attractive plant it is one of the most common used basils by bakers. It has a cinnamon flavor and scent. It will fill the air with the sweet scent of cinnamon and your baked goods and other dishes will have a nice sweet savory taste when using this basil.

Clove Basil

Clove basil has a lovely scent and pretty white flowers that add a touch of delicacy to any garden. Clove basil is also a delicious addition to any green salad or it can be substituted in any culinary dish as the basil of choice.

 

Compact Basil

Compact basil has large thick leaves despite its name that indicates it is a small compact basil plant. It is a spicy basil and used most often in pasta dishes and pizza sauces. Compact basil is very popular among gourmet chefs and can is often sold in gourmet food shops.

Cuban Basil

Cuban basil is a small leaved basil plant, with a spicy flavor and a sweet smell. The taste is similar to that of Sweet basil with a little kick! It is also a bit of an expensive basil and has a short lifespan before harvested.

Dark Opal Basil

Dark Opal basil is a popular sweet basil. It has beautiful eye catching purple leaves that get darker as the basil plant matures with tiny little pink flowers. Aside from being a colorful garden plant the basil is perfect for any Italian dish.

Dolce Vita Blend Basil

Dolce Vita basil is a blend of six basils it can be used in any dish from Italian to seafood. You can also make homemade salad dressing with this basil it will be pretty pink color!

Dwarf Greek Basil

Dwarf Greek basil is well liked by chefs. It is used in salads, soups, all meat dishes, especially poultry. It has a nice scent and savory taste. It also serves as a garnish.

 

East Indian Basil

East Indian basil has a slight lemony smell and taste to it. It is also called “Lamiaceae Tree Basil and East India Basil” the basil grows in the form of a shrub up to 8 feet in height! This basil is most commonly used in salads and beverages.

Fineleaf Dwarf Basil

Fineleaf Dwarf basil is a small basil plant with thin leaves. It is also often referred to as “Fine Leaf basil” this basil is another choice for all your Italian dishes and pasta sauces. The leaves are tender and bruise easily so handle with care.

Finissimo Basil

Finissimo basil is also known as “Finissimo Verde A Palla” basil. It is a type of Bush basil and one of Italy’s oldest and favorite basils. It has tiny leaves that are full of flavor and smell wonderful. This basil is best used in Italian dishes but also compliments many other dishes nicely.

Fino Verde Basil

Fino Verde basil is a small basil plant and loved by cooks everywhere. This basil is sweet and can be used in any dish that requires basil. It has small leaves and compliments green salads nicely.

Gecofure Basil

Gecofure basil is hybrid basil and can be grown anytime of the year. It has a wonderful taste and goes with any dishes and will kitchen with a sweet aroma while cooking. It has large leaves and makes a nice garnish too.

Genovese Basil

Genovese basil is rated one of the best basils out of all the varieties. It has just the right amount of flavor to be used in any dish. This basil is especially loved by chefs and cooks who enjoy a good pesto sauce!

Genovese Special Select Basil

Genovese Special Select basil is a combination of six basils; Cinnamon, Genovese, Tall Lemon, Lime, Mammoth and Purple Petra. This is a wonderful blend of basil’s and compliments both main dishes and desserts very nicely.

 

 

Goddess Basil

Goddess basil has bright green, tiny leaves that are full of flavor. This basil is very spicy and considered a gourmet basil. It goes great in pasta sauces, chili and Mexican dishes.

Grandi Foglie Valentino Basil

Particularly appreciated for its compact growth, forming small uniform bush and its fine leaves, large, crinkly and drooping, bright green and with a strong aroma without mintiness. Vigorous, compact plant.  Perfect for use in dressings and sauces.

Greek Basil

Greek basil is a dwarf plant this species of basil is also classified as a gourmet basil and loved by chefs! It has a strong flavor so only a small amount is needed, it tastes great in any dish.

Green Bouquet Basil

Green Bouquet basil is a small plant that makes a lovely garden border. It is flavorful and sweet. This basil goes well with meat, fish and sauces. If you like sweet pasta dishes it compliments these dishes nicely also.

Green Ruffles Basil

Green Ruffles basil is commonly called just “Green Ruffles” the basils leaves are ruffled almost like lettuce. This basil has a rich flavor is perfect for pasta dishes. It has a mild smell and with delicate ruffle leaves, it makes for a very good garden plant.

Holy Green Basil

Holy Green basil is also called “Holly Green, Tulsi basil and Indian Sacred Basil” this basil has a very strong flavor and scent and is favored by gourmet cooks all around the world. It is a great basil for Thai dishes.

Italian Cameo Basil

Italian Cameo basil is a blend of Sweet Genovese and Dwarf Basil, both of which are sweet, spicy and absolutely delicious in pasta sauces, pizza sauce and pesto! With this blend you cannot go wrong when looking for the perfect basil for your favorite pasta dish.

 

Italian Large Leaf Basil

Italian Large Leaf basil is an Italian cook’s favorite basil. This basil is full of flavor and sweeter than most basil, it’s a perfect ingredient for pasta sauce or any Italian dish.

Italiano Classico Basil

Italiano Classico basil is a favored basil in Italy. This classic blend is made of primary Genova basil with a hint of sweet basil. This basil is a favorite for making pesto.

Jacob Kline Basil

Jacob Kline basil is a beautiful plant with a lovely scent. It is also known by several other names “Firecracker Plant, Jacob Cline Bee Balm, Oswego Tea” this basil is a welcome addition in pesto and pasta dishes.

Key Lime Basil

Key Lime basil is not a gourmet basil but a “specialty” it can be very difficult to find due to its popular demand. It gets its name from the fresh scent of lime that whiffs from the plant. It is most often used in beverages and desserts and can also be used in fish and seafood dishes.

Lemon Basil

Lemon basil is one of the most popular basils. It comes in all shapes and sizes. All lemon basil has both a lemon flavor and scent, some varieties are more potent than others. Lemon basil goes well with any fish or seafood dish, dessert and pasta sauce if you like a tangy kick in your sauce.

Lemon Lime Basil Blend

This Blend is sold with two different seeds in one package. Has a freshly citrus scented and is mild enough for flavoring grilled fish or shrimp salad.  Pasta dishes with vegetables and chicken are delicious with the tasty citrus based basil. Lemon Lime basil is an essential basil for anyone comtemplating cooking with basil.

Lettuce Leaf Basil

Lettuce Leaf basil as you can see by the photograph has a strong resembles to lettuce, hence the name Lettuce Leaf basil. The leaves are fragrant and the flavor is semi-mild making this basil great for pesto or those who prefer to stay away from the spicy basils.

Licorice Basil

Licorice basil is not only a beautiful plant when the flowers bloom it has a wonderful scent. There are a few different varieties of Licorice basil and it is also known as “Anise Licorice basil” but it is not the same as Anise basil. This basil does indeed have a licorice flavor to it and is popular in desserts and beverages.

Lime Basil

Lime basil has a strong scent and taste. This basil is fantastic in desserts, beverages, fish dishes and salad dressings and oils. It also works wonders for living up the taste of several other dishes including poultry, and vegetables.

Limelight Basil

Limelight basil is as beautiful to look at as it is to taste. This unique basil is all the rave in the culinary world! Limelight basil is perfect for every dish, including main entrees, vegetables, casseroles, desserts, breads, soups and beverages.

Magic Blue Basil

Magic Blue basil is also known as “African Blue Basil” this is a colorful plant it has a nice mixture of purple and green it offers a light scent and a flavorful taste. Chefs have found this basil to rate low on the basil scale but for the average cook it is a decent basil. It can be used in any dish.

Magic Michael Basil

Magic Michael basil is an attractive plant with white and purple leaves it makes for a nice garden plant. The plant can be harvested in only 30 days!  The basil is sweet with an even sweeter fragrance. This basil is great in salads and can be used in most culinary dishes.

Magic Mountain Basil

Magic Mountain basil is a spectacular plant! Not only is it beautiful it is mouth watering! This basil is mild tasting and is a great addition to your pasta sauces and salads.

Magical Michael Basil

Magical Michael basil is a hardy and attractive plant with its dark maroon flowers it’s a welcome addition to any garden. The basil is sweet and tastes superb in pasta dishes, pesto, deserts and salads. It also makes a great garish.

Mammoth Green and Purple  Basil

Mammoth basil gets its name from the “mammoth” size leafs it produces. It is the largest leaf basil of all varieties. The leaves can be green or purple.  Mammoth basil is very popular and sometimes stores are sold out of the plants especially in the off season.

Marseillais Dwarf Basil

Marseillais Dwarf basil is a compact basil with large leaves that sport pretty little yellow and white flowers when in bloom. Marseillais dwarf basil is also known as “Marsellais, Marseille, Marseilles, Marsellais and Provence” this basil is great for all dishes but especially French cuisine.

Medinette Basil

Medinette basil is another form of a compact bush basil it has a sweet flavor and aroma. It is best used with meat dishes and sea food and can also be used as a mild form of basil in pasta sauces and salad dressings.

Mediterranean Medley Basil

Mediterranean Medley basil is a beautiful purple and green plant that contains three types of basil in one plant: Genovese – small leaved Lemon Basil, dark leaved Opal Purple and green Ararat. This blend of basil is perfect for any dish and is a chef’s delight!

Mexican Basil

Mexican basil has a hint of cinnamon flavor and scent. It is favorite basil for Mexican dishes. It can also be used in pasta sauces and added to green salads and it makes a delicious cup of tea!

Mexican Cinnamon Spice Basil

Mexican Cinnamon Spice basil is very similar to the Mexican Basil with a few exceptions, Mexican Cinnamon Spice basil is spicy and has a more potent cinnamon flavor and scent. This basil is very tasty in pasta dishes and Mexican dishes.

Minette Basil

Minette basil is an attractive addition for your garden with its flowing leaves it is best used as a border in the garden. It has a gently aroma and a tasty flavor. This basil can be used in pasta dishes, pesto, salads and chefs use it in a variety of dishes that call for a mild flavored basil.

 

Mini Purple Basil

Mini Purple basil as you can see by the photograph is anything but mini! However, it is a beautiful garden plant and a flavor basil for any culinary dish. It has a nice scent and will attract bees in the garden, so you may want to keep it as a separate potted plant.

Minimum Basil

Minimum basil has tiny fragile little leaves that bruise easily so tender loving care is needed. For such a small and fragile basil plant it packs a powerful flavor. It is recommended that you only use a small amount in your dishes. Known as the “Classic French Basil”

Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil

Mrs. Burns Lemon basil has a very lemony scent and flavor. Has pretty pink flowers and was discover in New Mexico. Has become a best seller in the world of basil! Be careful when adding this basil to your dish it is so strong it will make your eyes water and mouth pucker.

Napolitano Basil

Napolitano basil is best used in salads and will compliment any pasta dish. It has a mild sweet flavor. The leaves are tender is it is best to remove the leaves just before using them. Be gently when washing so you don’t tear or bruise them.

New Guinea Basil

New Guinea basil is another favorite of world famous chefs. This basil has a spicy mint flavor and the aroma of licorice. It can be used in any culinary dish or dessert that calls for basil. It is an attractive plant with purple flowers and really stands out in the garden.

Nufar Basil

Nufar basil is a sub variety of Genovese basil which is a hardy basil and a great choice if this is your first attempt at growing basil. It is resistant to many of the diseases and pests that are known to attack basil plants. It has a great scent and a wonderful flavor. It is a good basil for all dishes.

Opal Basil

Opal basil is a beautiful plant and should be placed in the center of your garden for optimal viewing. It has a sweet clove fragrant scent and a flavorful taste. It is also known as “Opal Purple Veriegated basil” this basil can be used in any culinary dish.

Osmin Purple Basil

Osmin Purple basil has a sweet and fruity flavor and scent. The flowers range from lavender to dark purple in color. Osmin purple basil is used in several dishes that require basils an ingredient. It is very popular with bakers who need a fruity tasting basil for a scrumptious dessert.

Persian Anise Basil

Persian Anise basil is also known as “Anise basil” when mature the leaves have a tint of purple to them. Persian Anise basil has an Anise flavor and scent. It can be used in any culinary dish that needs a slightly sweet flavor to it. It is also popular in desserts and beverages.

Pesto Perpetuo Basil

Pesto Perpetuo basil is a unique looking plant it is almost impossible to identify as a basil plant unless you are an expert. It has 3 colored leaved that makes it stand out in a crowd of plants. As the name implies it is the basil of choice for pesto.

Picolino Basil

Picolino basil is a type of bush basil, it has small delicate leaves it has a sweet aroma and often used in numerous types of culinary dishes including soups, salads and vegetables. It is also called “piccoline” chefs use this basil with dishes the require mozzarella cheese.

Pinetree Basil

Pinetree basil mix is a spicy flavored basil and favored by cooks for use in pasta dishes, and spicy dishes. It has a bit of a nutty taste as well and a slight nutty scent.

Pistou Basil

Pistou basil is a bush basil and also known as the new and improved version of the Minette basil. This basil has the same tiny fragile leaves so handle with care. It is especially favored in French cuisine. It has a very sweet smell and smells fantastic while cooking.

Plenty Basil

Plenty basil is a quick growing basil and a sturdy plant. It grows year around and can be harvested year round. Plenty basil is a garden variety basil there is nothing particularly special about it. It tastes great in all dishes and has a mild scent.

Profuma di Genova Basil

Italitan grocers always keep a stand of this basil to offer shoppers a convenient supply of this fresh spicy basil.  It’s neither minty tasting nor does it taste of cloves, but instead the leafy Profumo offers clean basil taste and is if compact shape.

Purple Basil

Purple basil has purple flowers and will fit in any garden. This particular type of purple basil is a generic version and is used in pasta sauces and Italian dishes it has a mild to moderate flavor.

Purple Dark Opal Basil

Purple Dark Opal basil is one of the most attractive basil plants and will certainly be eye catching your garden. This basil is great for salad vinegar mixes, in salads and as a garnish with any meal or dessert. It has a lovely scent and a fairly strong flavor.

Purple Delight Basil

Purple Delight basil is very similar to Purple Dark Opal basil except the purple delight has no green at all it is strictly an all purple basil plant which makes it perfect for a garden, it certainly is easy on the eyes. This basil plant has strong leaves and is strongly scented and rich in flavor.

Purple Petra Basil

Purple Petra basil is a delicate little plant with purple flowers. Handling with care is required bruised leaves are not very tasty. It has a light mint flavor with a slight basil aftertaste. Its scent is also mild. This basil plant can be planted in a garden but is best planted in a pot unless you don’t mind all your other plants smelling like mint.

Purple Ruffles Basil

Purple Ruffles basil has a licorice and cinnamon flavor. This basil is known to be temperamental it does not like wet weather or hot weather growing can be a challenge. However, it is certainly worth the challenge when fully grown the ruffled leaves and dark purple color make for a beautiful plant.

Queen of Sheba Basil

Queen of Sheba basil is a summer plant it has long beautiful purple flowers and is a rather “show-off” plant for your garden. For culinary dishes it is fantastic in any dish it has a mild flavor. Many chefs have labeled the Queen of Sheba as the “Queen Basil!”

Queenette Basil

Queenette basil is a Thai basil and used primary in Thai foods and spicy dishes as well as vegetable dishes. It is a beautiful garden plant with dark green leaves, purple and red flowers. It has an anise flavor and aroma.

Rau Que Basil

Rau Que basil is also known as “Vietnamese basil and Horapha Rau Que basil” this plant has an anise flavor and scent. It is loved by chefs around the world for many culinary dishes especially Vietnamese dishes. This basil is also a perfect fit for vegetables and pasta dishes.

Red Basil

Red basil despite the picture is actually purple when in full bloom. This basil is also called “Red Rubin Basil”. This basil will liven up any garden with its natural beauty and scent. This basil is a sweet one and excellent for any dish that requires a sweet basil.

Red Holy Basil

Red Holy basil is native to India this basil is also known as ” Ram Tulsi and Green Holy Basil” it is a lovely plant with both green and purple leaves. The people of India believe this basil is a great source of protection and plant it near their front doors and in public places before an important event. It can also be used in any culinary dish.

Red Osmin Basil

Red Osmin basil is a pretty plant with ruffled edges and two toned purple colors making a great plant for the garden or as a potted plant on the patio. This basil can be used in any culinary dish it has a sweet mild taste and flavor and it taste great in a salad.

Sacred Thai Basil

Sacred Thai basil is also known as “Anise Basil, Siam Queen” this basil is a must have in any garden. It has hardy green leaves and purplish-red flowers. It is used in a large assortment of culinary dishes and loved by chefs around the world. It is used in every Thai dish that requires basil, it has a splendid licorice flavor and scent!

Serata Basil

Serata basil has a ruffled almost lettuce leaf look to it. The leaves do not change to a purplish color like many of the other basils this one remains green which makes it a great border for your garden. It is a great basil for an culinary dish.

Siam Queen Basil

Extra large leaf size and large plants mean more intense liquorice fragrance. The bright green leaves make an attractive background for the purple-red stems with violet-pink flowers.

Spicy Globe Basil

Spicy Globe basil is another all green basil plant that looks nice when used as a garden border. It has a very strong flavor and scent. It is favored by Italian chefs and cooks who love a good spicy meal.

Spicy Saber Basil

Spicy Saber basil is a favorite basil of Asian chefs. This basil is very spicy and even a pinch will give an ordinary dish a little extra piazza. It even smells spicy so don’t stick your nose to close to this beautiful plant!

Sumatran Basil

The original seeds came from a seed trader in Sumatra. The basil leaf is a shiny, pointed medium green foliage, with a spicy pepper-anise fragrance and flavor.

Summerlong Basil

Summerlong basil has the scent of summer and this basil is “unstoppable” it produces basil at a rapid rate all summer long. It has a lovely scent and a fantastic flavor that will have your mouth watering from first to last bite.

Super Sweet Chen Basil

Super Sweet Chen basil is a tender plant so care must be taken when handling. It is an all green type of basil and can be used as a border for your garden or planted in pots. This basil produces large leaves and is a favorite for Italian dishes.

Superbo Basil

Superbo basil is an Italian basil used in pesto, pasta sauces, beef, chicken, dips, dressings, fish, and Vegetables (cooked & raw.) The leaves are hardy and durable. This basil has a pleasant slightly spicy taste and aroma.

Sweet Broadleaf Basil

Sweet Broadleaf basil is another type of sweet basil the only difference is the large broad leaves this basil plant produces. It is a rather plain looking plant and would suffice as a garden border. The basil can be used in any culinary dish that calls for sweet basil.

Sweet Dani Basil

Sweet Dani basil has sweet lemon flavor and fragrance. It is loved by cooks and professional chefs every where. It can be used in any culinary dish, dessert or beverage. It is often used in lemony beverages and adds a great flavor to homemade lemonade!

Sweet Genovese Basil

Sweet Genovese basil is one of the most common basils used by cooks. It also makes a wonderful garden border for your more colorful plants. Culinary uses are anything from A-Z that require basil. It taste great sprinkled on buttered carrots!

Sweet Green Basil

Yum, Yum, the delicious leaves are great with your garden staples such as tomatoes,onions, peppers, potatoes, fish, and fowl.  We have it right next to the pepper/tomato garden to make it convenient to mix it in.  Yes, this is a fresh garden staple and it plays well with most other herbs.

Thai Lemon Basil

Thai Lemon basil is a world classic basil and a favorite for Thai chefs and cooks. The younger this basils leafs are the better tasting. It has a lemony flavor and scent as the name implies. It grows fairly tall so is not really an ideal plant for your garden it could be easily mistaken as weeds by a beginning gardener.

Thai Magic Basil

Thai Magic basil is also known as ”Sweet Thai basil and Oriental basil” this basil produces large leaves and stems and flowers late allowing more time and use for the basil. It is used in Thai dishes and any dish that requires a sweet taste. It has a nice red flower and looks nice in the garden once the flowers have bloomed.

Veseys Blend Basil

Veseys Blend basil is a unique blend of assorted basils, Veseyes is a private label. There is a mixture of sweet and spicy basil and purple and green plants. It is a beautiful plant for any garden. It has a wonderful mixed scent and is a great basil for any culinary dish.

Violetta Aromatico Basil

Violetta Aromatico basil is a green and purple plant and looks great in the garden, it can be started in a pot and transfer it grows quite large. It is suitable for all culinary dishes with its moderate flavor and scent.

Wild Purple Basil

Wild Purple basil grows in the wild and the best place to get the send is straight form a wild plant if you are lucky enough to find one. It is a beautiful basil plant to be envied by all. Wild purple basil is used in numerous culinary dishes around the world.

Window Box Basil

Windowbox basil is a garden variety basil, it can be used in any culinary dish and is best planted and tended to in a window box hence the name. It is a green colored basil with a mild basil scent and flavor.

Yevani Greek Mini Basil

Yevani Greek Mini basil is similar to all the varieties of Greek mini basil this particular basil has a more flavorful taste it’s spicy and has been labeled as the basil lovers “treat.” It is fantastic in any culinary dish and a favorite of Mexican and Italian chefs.

Zulu Basil

Zulu basil is closely related to the spicy basil it has a has a sweet slightly spicy taste and a clove scent. This basil is a culinary favorite among chefs and everyday cooks. It is a lovely plant with green leaves and purple flowers to look at as well. Zulu basil grows in the wild form in Africa.