TomorrowSeeds - Licorice Basil Seeds - 1500+ Count - For 2026 Planting Ocimum Basilicum Anise

Licorice Basil is a unique spicy, black licorice-scented herb with silver-green foliage! This early-maturing, 14"-tall plant features purple stems, deep-violet flushes and pink spikes that are attractive to bees and butterflies. With its exactly-licorice scent and potent flavor, Licorice Basil is prized in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines and is often prepared as fresh greens in vegetable dishes. It has soothing properties from the high concentration of natural anethole oils in the leaves that can be added to a bath or hot water. Use Licorice Basil for unique desserts, beverages, or as a tasty and colorful garnish!

Also Known As: Thai Anise Basil, Sweet Thai Basil, Bai Horapa, Licorice-Flavored Basil,  Purple Licorice Basil, Cinnamon Basil, Star Anise Basil.

Plant Name: Basil, Licorice
Latin Name: Ocimum basilicum "Licorice"
Days to Germinate: 7-14
Days to Harvest: 60-90
Plant Height: 1 - 2 Feet
Spread: 12 - 18 Inches
Growth Habit: Bush
USDA Zones: 3-12
Lifespan: Annual, Perennial in Zones 10-12
Brand: TomorrowSeeds
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pollination: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
GMO: No
Fungicide-Treated Seeds*: No
Seeds Packed For**: 2026
*Fungicide-treated seeds protect the seedlings from diseases until they are up and growing. Do not eat treated seeds.
**Seeds are freshly packed for the growing season of the year listed. Seeds are still viable beyond pack date. Store in a cool and dry location such as the refrigerator or basement to best preserve germination rates.