OnlinePlantCenter 5.5 in. Sweet Basil Culinary Herb Plant

A most useful herb used in many dishes from pasta to custards, teas, salads, sauces and more, Highly regarded for it's superior aromatic tasty leaves. These green leaves which are harvested before flowering have a pleasant spicy minty odor and taste somewhat like anise or cloves. Flowers are also edible. No herb garden is complete without this essential culinary spice. Ideal for growing in containers, especially in cooler climates with the flexibility of bringing it under cover and providing protection from weather or pests. Large plant ready for immediate harvesting.