Live Holy Basil plant in a 3-4 inch container. Plant sizes vary. Holy Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Holy'), is used in cuisines worldwide and is the perfect addition to the kitchen herb garden. While it doesn’t taste anything like mint, basil is a member of the mint family, Lamiaceae. It’s an easy choice for beginner herb gardeners and will thrive in containers making it a great apartment plant. A fresh Holy Basil plant will allow you to make pesto, Caprese, herbed butter, vinaigrettes, and more. Dry your basil leaves to create spice mixes or flavor winter soups and sauces. Fresh basil can also be chopped and frozen in butter or olive oil. Historically, people used basil in herbal medicine as a carminative to relieve flatulence, promote appetite, and treat other stomach ailments.