Ocimum tenuiflorum (sanctum)

Common name(s): Thai holy basil, bai kaprao (kaprow/krapow)

Description: annual; the signature ingredient in many Thai stir-fries. Flavor is peppery with notes of citrus but does not hold as well under heat as Thai sweet basil. For best flavor add fresh leaves after a dish is off the heat.

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 2 ft.

Position: full sun and moist, well-draining soil

Uses: culinary- stir-fries, etc.