All orders will be shipped next business day via usps first class mail. Basic InfoThai Basil Latin Name:Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflorumThai Basil Herb Color:Deep-purple stems, glossy dark-green leavesFlavor:Licorice, slightly sweet and mintyGrowing InfoDays to Maturity:50+ (leaves) 75+ (ornamental)Hardiness Zones:9-11 Perennial, 3-9 AnnualPlanting Depth:1/4 inchesPlant Spacing:8-18 inchesGrowth Habit:UprightSoil Preference:Rich, moist and well-drainedTemp Preference:WarmerLight Preference:Full sunOther InfoPests/diseases:Japanese beetles, slugs, and fusarium wilt