Herb, Basil
Edible
Strip of Approx. 8
 
Basil is a culinary herb of the family Lamiaceae. It is a tender plant, and is used in cuisines worldwide.  Give basil warmth and sunshine, in containers or in the ground, for harvests of aromatic leaves all summer. These compact plants will thrive in the smallest garden, on doorsteps or balconies, or indoors on a bright kitchen windowsill.