TENDER ANNUAL. Ht 30cm.
Lime basil has a highly fragrant zesty lime aroma. It makes a delicious addition in summer drinks and cocktails. It adds a touch of citrus to salads and goes well with chicken and fish dishes.
Pinch off the flower heads to encourage leaf growth; however, the flowers can also be added to salads and pasta dishes for extra fragrance.
Plant somewhere sheltered from the wind in rich, fertile soil in full sun.