Herb Description: The anise/licorice flavor of this variety compliments fish, tomato, or fruit based recipes! Especially popular in Italian or Thai dishes! Prefers full sun and regular watering! Leaves have a purple flush and stems are rose-colored. This variety is attractive to bees, butterflies, and/or birds!

Herb Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum

Other Common Names:  Licorice Basil 'Anise', Persian Basil

Herb Duration: Annual

Days to Herb Maturity: 73

Herb Seeds Per Oz: 16000

Herb Height: 18” to 24”

Herb Spacing: 15” to 18”

Herb Planting: Sow seeds indoors before last frost, or direct sow seeds outside after last frost. Plant seeds just under soil surface, and water.

Herb Seed Saving: Allow seed heads to dry on plants; then remove heads, break them open, and collect seeds. Clean and dry the seeds before storage in cool dry conditions.