Siam Queen Thai Basil Cutting (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora 'Siam Queen') - Live Herb Plant Starter

Siam Queen Thai Basil Cutting (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora 'Siam Queen')

Bring authentic Thai flavor and beautiful ornamental appeal to your herb garden with Siam Queen Thai Basil. This award-winning basil variety is prized for its sweet, spicy aroma with notes of anise and licorice, making it a favorite for Thai, Vietnamese, and Southeast Asian cuisine.

Siam Queen produces abundant fragrant foliage and stunning purple flower spikes that attract pollinators while adding beauty to herb gardens, containers, and edible landscapes. Its exceptional flavor and ornamental qualities have made it one of the most popular Thai basil varieties available.

Whether grown for culinary use, pollinator support, or garden beauty, Siam Queen Thai Basil is a standout addition to any herb collection.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• One live unrooted Siam Queen Thai Basil cutting
• Approximately 6–8 inches in length
• Freshly harvested prior to shipping
• Carefully packaged to maintain moisture during transit
• Ready to root in water, soil, or rockwool

GROWING INFORMATION

• Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora 'Siam Queen'
• Common Name: Siam Queen Thai Basil
• Plant Type: Annual Herb
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun
• Water Requirements: Consistently moist soil
• Growth Habit: Upright and bushy
• Suitable for Containers: Yes
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes

POPULAR USES

• Thai cuisine
• Vietnamese cuisine
• Stir-fries
• Curries
• Soups
• Fresh garnishes
• Container gardening
• Pollinator gardens

ROOTING YOUR CUTTING

Siam Queen Thai Basil is easy to propagate. Place the cutting in water, moist potting soil, or rockwool and keep it consistently moist while roots develop. New growth is typically the first sign that rooting has begun.

LEARN MORE BEFORE YOU BUY

Want to learn how to grow, harvest, use, and propagate Siam Queen Thai Basil?

Visit The Robertson Rottie Ranch on YouTube and follow our Mountain Apothecary series. We regularly share herb profiles, propagation techniques, harvesting guides, homestead gardening tips, and practical ways to use herbs around the home and garden.

You'll also find videos covering:

• Growing herbs on a homestead
• Harvesting and preserving herbs
• Culinary herb gardening
• Herb drying and storage
• Propagation and rooting techniques
• Garden planning and maintenance

IF YOU'VE ORDERED A CUTTING FROM US...

When your cutting arrives, unpack it promptly and provide fresh water or place it into your preferred rooting medium. Keep it in bright indirect light while it establishes roots. Once rooted, Siam Queen Thai Basil thrives in warm conditions with plenty of sunlight and regular harvesting to encourage vigorous growth.

SHIPPING

Your cutting will be harvested and packaged shortly before shipment. We take great care in preparing each cutting for travel; however, live plants may experience minor stress during transit. Please open your package promptly upon arrival and provide water and appropriate growing conditions.

Thank you for supporting our small mountain homestead in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

Mountain Moon Apothecary
The Robertson Rottie Ranch