Distinctive red-purple leaves add vibrant color to gardens and culinary dishes Known for its strong, aromatic flavor with a hint of spice, perfect for enhancing teas and curries Highly valued in traditional medicine for its stress-reducing and immune-boosting benefits Thrives in sunny, warm environments and can be grown in containers or garden beds A versatile herb that brings beauty, fragrance, and health benefits to any space Red Leaf Holy Basil is a beautiful peppery, clovey tasting herb with purple stalks, lavender flowers, and reddish-tinged slightly toothed leaves. It is a beloved ingredient across Thailand and Southeastern Asia, and Hindu cultures for its "holy" medicinal and purifying properties. Holy Basil is an essential ingredient in Holy Basil Chicken (Pad Kra Pow Gai), and many Thai national dishes. Holy Basil grows 12-24 inch-tall subshrubs with hairy stems and 2-inch long blades. Excellent as a border plant or in pots and containers.

Also Known As: Holy Basil, Krishna Tulsi, Thulasi, Sheng Luo Le , Sacred Flower Basil, Purple Holy Basil, Kraphao, kaephraa, mrHbrau, Phat Kraphao, Bai Gkaprow, Sacred Basil, Ocimum Sanctum, Holy Basil, Red Tulsi, Ayurvedic Basil, Indian Basil, Queen of Herbs, Purple Holy Basil, Shyama Tulsi.

Plant Name: Holy Basil, Red Leaf
Latin Name: Ocimum sanctum (tenuiflorum)
Days to Germinate: 7-14
Days to Harvest: 60-90
Plant Height: 2 - 4 Feet
Spread: 18 - 24 Inches
Growth Habit: Bush
USDA Zones: 3-12
Lifespan: Annual, Perennial in Zones 10-12
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO: No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2026
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.