Family: Lamiaceae
Common Name: Pesto Perpetuo Basil
| Description | A tall variegated form of Greek columnar basil with a strong flavor. |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | rich, well drained |
| Flowers | sterile, doesn't produce flowers |
| Leaves | light green, edged with white |
| Dimensions | up to 4 feet |
| Propagation | PPAF |
| Cultivar Origin | Plant patent issued to Sunny Border Nurseries, Inc. in Kensington, CT. USA |
| Misc Facts | There is a trade off between culinary production and flower production. More leaves will be produced for harvest if the flowers are removed. |
| Author's Notes | Even if you don't use this plant as a herb, it has ornamental qualities and can be used in gardens and container's. |
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