Basil Everleaf Emerald Towers

Pretty enough to be the centerpiece of your patio flowerpot, 'Everleaf Emerald Towers' is true to its name: prolific in leaf growth; deep, emerald, glossy green leaves; and forms an herbal tower. This cultivar holds off flower production up to 12 weeks longer than other types of basil, so you don't have to worry about pinching flowers off to keep your basil producing tender leaves. Variety Info Family: Laminaceae Native: Probably Africa, but in cultivation for so long that it cannot be verified. Hardiness: Frost-sensitive annual Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall, 8"–12" wide Variety Info: Deep green, glossy leaves on a columnar plant, well-branching with short internodes Attributes: Good for Containers Sowing Info When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F, ideally 65°–85°F. Successive Sowings: We recommend 3 or 4 successive sowings every 3 weeks after initial sowing. When to Start In