Noted for its spicy flavor and almost incense-like fragrance, Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon' (Cinnamon Basil) is a perennial herb, often grown as an annual, with narrow, slightly serrated, dark green leaves adorned with reddish-purple veins. In summer, attractive spikes of small, tubular white or pink-tinged flowers arranged in whorls are borne on contrasting dark purple stems. While most basils are grown just for their leaves and flavor, Cinnamon Basil is also quite ornamental in the garden.

• Grows up to 18-30 in. tall (45-75 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm).
• Performs best in fertile, well-drained soils in full sun. Water freely in summer. Provide a sheltered site. Basil is extremely frost sensitive.
• Harvest mature leaves for fresh use at any time. To dry the leaves, hang out of direct light, then store in an airtight container in a cool place.
• Keep an eye out for leafhoppers, aphids, slugs, snails and powdery mildews. Deer and rabbit resistant.
• Pinch out flower heads to promote bushy plant growth and to extend the plant’s productive life.