Cardinal Basil Live Plant – 3 Inch Pot | Ocimum basilicum ‘Cardinal’ | Red Flowering Culinary Herb | Aromatic Basil Plant | Herb Garden

Add bold color and aromatic flavor to your herb garden with Cardinal Basil (Ocimum basilicum ‘Cardinal’), a distinctive basil variety prized for its glossy green leaves and deep red flower clusters. This ornamental and culinary herb has a spicy-sweet flavor with hints of clove and cinnamon, making it an interesting addition to fresh dishes, herb gardens, containers, and edible landscapes. Its bushy growth habit and colorful flowers also make it an attractive ornamental herb. Each plant is shipped in a 3-inch nursery pot and may vary slightly in size and fullness. You will receive a healthy plant similar to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Cardinal Basil plant
✔️ Shipped in a 3-inch nursery pot
✔️ Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Cardinal’
✔️ Aromatic green foliage
✔️ Deep red flower clusters
✔️ Healthy young herb plant

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Cardinal Basil
Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Cardinal’
Plant Type: Culinary and ornamental annual herb
Growth Stage: Young potted plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Nutrient-rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
Mature Height: Approximately 18–30 inches
Growth Rate: Fast in warm conditions
USDA Zones: 9–11 as a tender perennial; commonly grown as an annual elsewhere
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Place Cardinal Basil in full sun and keep the soil evenly moist without allowing it to remain soggy. Pinch back growing stems regularly to encourage a bushier plant and harvest leaves frequently for the best flavor. Protect this warm-weather herb from cold temperatures, especially during winter shipping.