Basil 'Everleaf Emerald Towers'
If you’ve grown basil before, you know that when it reaches flowering in mid-summer, it slightly loses intensity of flavor and stops producing as many leaves. ‘Everleaf Emerald Tower’ basil not only has a unique upright growth habit making it ideal for container growing, it also flowers 10-12 weeks later than other basil varieties.
This basil carries the classic sweet flavor of Genovese basil, while growing in a compact space. Harvest from the sides as the basil towers upward. Read more about basil below…
Height: ~32”
Spread: ~12”
A Note from the Grower
The quintessential fresh herb to have on hand—basil can be used for culinary or ornamental use in the garden. Container or in-ground planting works for this classic. Like it’s relative, mint, basil is best enjoyed fresh but can be dried. I enjoy keeping a vase of cut stems in the kitchen or a potted plant in the windowsill for easy access.
Choose a handful of varieties from my selection to have beautiful caprese salads and vinaigrettes, or select ‘Try Basil’ to get a mix of the best basil flavors, textures and colors all in one! This season, I kept all of my favorite varieties from last year, but I also added some new ones including a lemon flavored basil, a large-leaf basil and a plum-colored flowering basil for more ornamental enjoyment. Enjoy them all! Read up on basil care in the Plant Guide.
