Pesto Perpetuo Basil Live Plant, Ocimum basilicum 'Pesto Perpetuo', 4.5 Inch Pot, Variegated Culinary Herb

Grow a basil that's as ornamental as it is delicious with Pesto Perpetuo Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Pesto Perpetuo'). This striking variety features aromatic green leaves edged in creamy white, creating an elegant upright plant that never goes unnoticed in herb gardens, patio containers, or edible landscapes.

Unlike many traditional basil varieties, Pesto Perpetuo rarely flowers, allowing it to produce flavorful leaves continuously throughout the growing season. Its classic sweet basil flavor makes it perfect for homemade pesto, pasta, salads, sandwiches, pizza, sauces, and countless fresh culinary creations.

You will receive one healthy, greenhouse-grown Pesto Perpetuo Basil growing in a 4.5-inch plastic nursery pot, ready to provide months of fresh harvests and beautiful variegated foliage.

🌿 What's Included

• 1 Live Pesto Perpetuo Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Pesto Perpetuo')
• Well-established in a 4.5-inch plastic nursery pot
• Healthy, greenhouse-grown plant
• Carefully packaged for safe shipping

✨ Features

• Beautiful green leaves with creamy white variegation
• Classic sweet basil flavor
• Slow to flower for extended leaf production
• Excellent for fresh pesto, sauces, salads, and cooking
• Upright, compact growth habit
• Perfect for herb gardens and patio containers
• Highly aromatic foliage
• Easy to grow and beginner friendly
• Ideal for edible landscapes and kitchen gardens
• Attractive ornamental and culinary herb

🌱 Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Pesto Perpetuo'
• Common Name: Pesto Perpetuo Basil
• Plant Type: Annual Culinary Herb
• Pot Size: 4.5-inch plastic nursery pot
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Rich, fertile, well-draining soil
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
• USDA Hardiness: Grown as an annual in all USDA zones
• Mature Size: Approximately 24–36 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide

🌼 Perfect For

• Herb Gardens
• Kitchen Gardens
• Patio Containers
• Raised Beds
• Edible Landscapes
• Sunny Windowsills
• Gifts for Gardeners
• Home Cooks