Ocimum Basilicum ‘Liquorice’ (Liquorice Basil)

Ocimum Basilicum ‘Liquorice’ (Liquorice Basil) is an aromatic culinary herb prized for its distinctive sweet, liquorice-like fragrance and attractive bright green foliage. Its tender leaves offer a unique combination of basil and anise flavours, making it a wonderful addition to herb gardens, kitchen gardens, and decorative containers. During the warmer months, it produces delicate white to pale purple flowers that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.

This fast-growing herb is ideal for culinary use, adding a delightful flavour to salads, sauces, stir-fries, teas, and Asian-inspired dishes. It thrives in warm, sunny conditions and fertile, well-drained soil, making it suitable for garden beds, raised planters, and pots. Regular harvesting encourages bushy growth and promotes a continuous supply of fresh, fragrant leaves throughout the growing season.