Basil 'Greek Columnar' 4 Inch

The longer we grow herbs, the more hesitant we are to simply categorize them as "edibles." Herbs most certainly add pizazz to a wide variety of dishes and are often the finishing touch to soups, stews, sauces, and salads. However, we have come to appreciate the ornamental properties of many garden herbs such as this 'Greek Columnar' basil. Given enough room, ample sun, and regular watering, this variety can grow two to three feet tall but no more than a foot wide, creating a lush, fragrant tower of greenery. Its narrow profile makes 'Greek Columnar' basil an excellent choice for summer knot gardens, borders, container planters, and even hanging herb baskets. This variety blooms late in the summer, if at all, keeping the flavor of the leaves consistent, and prolongs the life of the plant.  

Common Name: Greek Columnar Basil

Culinary Uses: Fresh is best. Use in salads, sauces, casseroles, soups, and stir-fries.

Harvest Time: Pick individual leaves as needed. Harvest the entire plant before fall freeze.

Mature Size: 2 - 3 feet tall, up to 1 foot wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Cold Hardiness: Frost sensitive perennial grown as an annual°

Characteristics:

Light: Sun to partial sun

Structure: Upright columnar

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.