Tulsi Holy Basil is a compact but very full, attractive plant with mild spicy aroma, hints of sweetness, and a mild spice flavor. Faster growing than green holy basil, its purple flowers also make it a nice beneficial and/or ornamental plant. For teas, culinary, and medicinal use. Also known as "Spice Basil" and often referred to as Ocimum sanctum, although sanctum is not botanically correct.  Harvest in about 78 days. Germination rate about 80% and better. Great in containers and will self-seed. David’s Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality seeds since 2009.