Bred in England, this is a Genovese type.
Genus: Ocimum
Species: basilicum
Variety: ‘Crimson King’
Item Form: (P) Pkt of 100 seeds
Days To Maturity: 80
Seeds Per Pack: 100
Plant Height: 18 in
Plant Width: 12 in Additional Characteristics: Easy Care Plants, Edible, Fragrance, Herbs, Pest Fighter Foliage Color: Purple Harvest Season: Early Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Mid Fall, Mid Summer Light Requirements: Full Sun Moisture Requirements: Dry, Moist,  well-drained Resistance: Heat Tolerant, Humidity Tolerant, Pest Resistant Soil Tolerance: Clay, Normal,  loamy Uses: Beds, Containers, Cuisine, Foliage Interest, Ornamental