• Cinnamon Basil by MIgardener
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Cinnamon Basil

Cinnamon Basil

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Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.

Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a unique, aromatic herb known for its distinctive cinnamon-like flavor and fragrance. It features dark green leaves with purple stems and veins and produces pretty pinkish-purple flowers. Its spicy-sweet note shines in teas, desserts, salads, and Asian dishes, and it attracts beneficial insects to the garden.

At a glance

  • Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
  • Type: Heirloom, non-GMO culinary basil
  • Foliage: Dark green leaves, purple stems and veins
  • Flowers: Pinkish-purple
  • Scent: Cinnamon, spicy-sweet
  • Sun: Full sun

Best for

  • Teas and desserts
  • Salads
  • Asian dishes
  • Pollinator and herb gardens
  • Container growing

How to grow

Sow in full sun after the last frost in warm, well-draining soil. Keep evenly moist and pinch back regularly to encourage bushy growth. Harvest leaves often, and let some flowers form for pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flavor profile

Spicy-sweet with a warm cinnamon note layered over classic basil.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based family seed company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds, with a mission to make home gardening accessible to everyone.

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Product facts

Made by
MIgardener
Maker based in
St. Clair, Michigan
Great for
  • Teas and desserts
  • Salads
  • Asian dishes
  • Pollinator and herb gardens
  • Container growing