Botanical name: Ocimum tenuiflorum. Category: Herbs. Widely cultivated or nursery-available in suitable parts of India; heat, rainfall and winter tolerance vary by species and region. Best season: Warm months; commonly available year-round. Mature/retail size: 30–90 cm. Light: Full sun. Water: Moderate. Landscape use: herb garden, pots, pollinator planting. Care/notes: Pinch tips to keep bushy.