If you're looking for the perfect multipurpose herb to add to your garden, you'll love the beneficial beauty of Bonnie Plants Holy Basil. Known as the "elixir of life" and considered a sacred plant in India, it has been cultivated for more than 3,000 years. Used in Ayurvedic medicine to relieve stress and promote mental clarity, steep the leaves in water to make a soothing tea. Holy Basil is a star in the kitchen, too, with its aromatic leaves adding a delicious hint of cloves to dishes, such as soups, salads, sauces, seafood, and Thai and Indian-inspired cuisine. Plus, the pretty purple flowers attract pollinators to the garden and make a lovely addition to homegrown bouquets. Easy to grow and resistant to downy mildew, plant Holy Basil in full sun in well-draining soil. It grows beautifully in raised beds and in-ground gardens. Basil grows 24 to 36 in. tall. Be sure to water your plant when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, and feed it regularly with Miracle-Gro plant food. Bonnie Plants easy-to-grow varieties create culinary inspiration, adding delicious flavors, textures, and colors to your garden-to-table meals.