Genovese basil (Ocimum basilicum) is the classic large-leaf Italian basil variety.
 
Growing 18–24 inches tall with glossy, bright-green, cupped leaves up to 3–4 inches long on sturdy, branching stems, it delivers the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and slightly peppery flavor with strong clove-anise notes.
 
A heat-loving annual, it thrives in full sun and rich, moist soil, producing heavy yields all summer if regularly pinched. This is the gold standard of basil - fragrant, tender, and intensely aromatic.
 
Sold with multiple plants in a 2.5" pot.