Below is a list of all known varieties for Basil Flower. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| African Blue Basil Flowers | A sterile hybrid basil with beautiful, long, purple-blue flower spikes. Strong camphor-like flavor. Good for infusions. |
| Cardinal Basil Flowers | A variety that produces a stunning, deep-red, globe-like flower head above the leaves. Flowers are edible with a strong, spicy basil flavor. |
| Cinnamon Basil Flowers | The purple flowers from the "cinnamon basil" cultivar, which carry a spicy, cinnamon-like scent and flavor. |
| Genovese Basil Flowers | The white or light purple flower spikes, which have a concentrated, intense basil flavor. Good for infusing oils or vinegars. |
| Greek Columnar Basil Flowers | This variety is known for not flowering until very late, but the small white flowers have a potent, classic basil flavor. |
| Holy Basil Flowers (Tulsi) | The flower spikes of the tulsi plant, which are steeped with the leaves to make a spicy, aromatic tea. |
| Lemon Basil Flowers | The small, white flowers from a lemon basil plant, which carry a strong, citrusy basil flavor. |
| Lettuce Leaf Basil Flowers | The white flowers from this large-leafed variety. They have a classic, sweet, Genovese-like flavor. |
| Licorice Basil Flowers | The purple flowers from the licorice basil cultivar, which have a strong, sweet, anise-like flavor. |
| Opal Basil Flowers | The purple flowers from the "opal" basil cultivar, which have a strong, clove-like, and slightly spicy basil flavor. |
| Thai Basil Flowers | The purple flower spikes, which are very fragrant and are often used as a garnish or in stir-fries in Thai cuisine. |