Tulsi, Rama–Rama Tulsi, Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum) plant in a 9 inch pot, organic

Family:  Mint (Lamiaceae)

Hardy to Zones 10 to 12, otherwise grown as a summer annual 60 days to harvest, or a potted plant brought in for the winter

(Rama Tulsi*, Tulasi, Holy Basil) Perennial bush basil from India–the main type grown there. Purple stemmed with green leaves, sometimes tinted in purple, open form to 4 feet, flowers reddish purple. Highly aromatic plant, testing high in both eugenol and rosmarinic acid.  Traditional usage (Ayurveda): stress, anxiety, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and dementia.  Drinking tulsi tea in the morning is a fantastic way to get started.  Plant prefers warm, rich soil in sunny garden or may be overwintered indoors as a potted plant.  Space 2 feet apart.

Potted plant in  a 9-inch-deep pot, Certified Organically Grown