Thai Basil ‘Siam Queen’ | Ocimum basilicum | Pollinator Friendly | Non-GMO – 200 Seeds

Thai Basil ‘Siam Queen’ – Award-Winning Heirloom for Curries & Stir-Fries | Pollinator Friendly | Non-GMO – 200 Seeds

Fragrant, flavorful, and eye-catching, Thai Basil ‘Siam Queen’ is an All-America Selections (AAS) winner celebrated for its bold anise flavor and compact, vigorous growth. With deep green leaves and striking purple flower spikes, this basil brings both beauty and bite to your garden and kitchen.

A favorite in Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine, ‘Siam Queen’ holds up beautifully in high heat cooking—perfect for curries, pho, noodle bowls, and infused oils. It’s also a magnet for pollinators and adds elegant structure to herb beds or containers.

Seed Packet Info:

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora ‘Siam Queen’

• Skill Level: Easy – Excellent choice for gardeners of all levels

• Pollinator Friendly:
  • Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
  • Beautiful when grown alongside flowering herbs and veggies

Planting & Care:

• Light: Full sun

• Plant Height: 18–30 inches

• Spacing: 12" apart

• Watering: Water consistently at the base; avoid wetting leaves

• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter

• Frost Sensitivity: Tender annual – plant after danger of frost

To Start:

• Zones 3–6: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost; transplant when soil is warm

• Zones 7–10: Direct sow or transplant after last frost date

• Zones 11–12: Grow year-round with protection from extreme heat

Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep. Thin or transplant once plants have at least two true leaves. Pinch tops to encourage bushy growth and delay flowering.