Basil Lemon
Lemon Basil (Ocimum × citriodorum)
A bright, citrus‑scented basil with fresh lemon‑herbal flavour — perfect for salads, teas, fish dishes, desserts, and summer cooking
🌿 Lemon Basil is a wonderfully aromatic basil with fresh lemon‑herbal notes and slender, light green leaves. A natural hybrid between basil species, it combines the sweetness of classic basil with a clean, zesty citrus aroma. The flavour is bright, uplifting, and beautifully versatile — ideal for summer dishes, teas, salads, and anything that benefits from a lemony twist.
With its delicate leaves, white flowers, and light, airy growth habit, Lemon Basil brings fragrance and freshness to both the kitchen and the garden. It thrives in warm, sunny conditions and produces leaves continuously throughout summer.
🌿 Leaves
The leaves have a fresh lemon‑basil flavour — citrusy, sweet, and lightly herbal.
• Delicious in salads, summer bowls, and fresh herb mixes
• Lovely in teas, iced drinks, and infused syrups
• Excellent with fish, seafood, chicken, and light pasta dishes
• Beautiful in fruit salads, sorbets, and desserts
• Perfect for Thai‑inspired dishes that welcome citrus notes
• Great for pestos, dressings, and marinades
Leaf flavour: lemony, sweet‑herbal, bright, citrus‑fresh
🌼 Flowers
The small white flowers are edible and lightly aromatic.
• Use as a garnish for salads and desserts
• Add to teas and cold drinks
• Attractive to bees and pollinators 🐝
Flower flavour: mild, lemon‑herbal
