Vigorous plant with dense spikes of light purple flowers enclosed in showy deep purple bracts, making for an especially fine appearance in pots or in the garden. Heavy fragrance with spicy vanilla overtones that makes a pleasant contribution to both fruit salads and savory dishes. The most fragrant basil. 
8-12 hours of Sun
Sprouts in 6-10 Days
Ideal Temperature: 70-85 Degrees F
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Plant Spacing: 8-12"
Frost Hardy: No
Ocimum americanum
Growing Tips: Thrives in heat. May be sown in place in long-summer areas, or started indoors and set out after last-frost date of spring. Remove flower buds promptly to prolong harvest.