Distinctive Thai Flavor
Produces aromatic leaves with a characteristic anise, licorice, and spicy clove-like flavor.
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Siam Queen Thai Basil is an improved Thai basil variety admired for its aromatic green leaves, deep purple stems, and beautiful pink-purple flower clusters. Known for its distinctive anise, licorice, and clove-like fragrance, this flavorful herb is popular in Thai cooking, curries, soups, sauces, and salads. Its attractive appearance and compact, bushy growth habit also make it suitable for herb gardens, containers, and ornamental planting.
Produces aromatic leaves with a characteristic anise, licorice, and spicy clove-like flavor.
Develops beautiful pink-purple flower clusters that add ornamental interest to herb gardens.
Forms an upright, branching plant with abundant aromatic foliage suitable for home gardens.
Suitable for Thai curries, soups, sauces, salads, and a variety of homemade dishes.
| Scientific Name | Ocimum basilicum 'Siam Queen' |
| Common Name | Siam Queen Thai Basil |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Seed Type | Culinary Herb Seeds |
| Plant Type | Tender Annual Herb |
| Growth Habit | Upright, compact, and bushy |
| Foliage Color | Green with purple stems |
| Flower Color | Pink to purple |
| Flavor Profile | Anise, licorice, and spicy clove-like notes |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Typically grown as an annual; perennial in frost-free climates |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer after frost |
| Sowing Depth | Approximately 1/4 inch |
| Germination Time | Approximately 6–10 days |
| Germination Temperature | 70–85°F (21–29°C) |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 60–75 days |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Watering Needs | Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Mature Plant Height | Approximately 18–24 inches |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 8–12 inches |
| Primary Uses | Thai cooking, curries, soups, salads, and herb gardens |
Enjoy the distinctive aroma and delicious flavor of Siam Queen Thai Basil in your home garden. With its attractive purple stems, colorful flower clusters, and aromatic foliage, this variety offers both culinary and ornamental appeal. Grow it in garden beds or containers and enjoy fresh basil leaves for your favorite Thai-inspired recipes.
Find helpful answers about Siam Queen Thai Basil flavor, harvesting, and growing requirements.
Siam Queen Thai Basil has a distinctive aromatic flavor with sweet anise, licorice, and spicy clove-like notes. Its flavorful leaves are popular in Thai curries, soups, sauces, and other Asian dishes.
Siam Queen is an improved Thai basil selection known for its attractive purple stems, large aromatic green leaves, and showy pink-purple flower clusters. It offers both culinary flavor and ornamental garden appeal.
Begin harvesting once the plant has developed sufficient healthy foliage. Pick the outer leaves or pinch growing tips regularly to encourage branching. Remove flower buds when your priority is continued leaf production, or allow flowering for ornamental interest.