Tulsi is native to India where it often graces shrines and homes as a aromatic clove like scented perennial shrub, it is pleasing to the eye with an upright, bushing , branching form. It is used mainly for culinary purposes, brewed in teas also helpful treating coughs, bronchitis, skin diseases and diarrhea. Leaves , flowers ( blue –purple and the main stem and everything about tulsi is sacred even the soil under the plant is holy in Indian culture. Zone 9 and higher, full sun , height 12” to 24” container or garden culture. A must for the herbal and culinary garden or gardener