Annual. This unique mix of basils is an economical way to try out 7 basil flavors at once! The blend includes: Lemon Basil (nice in vinegar and dishes with a lemon base) Anise Basil (sweet, licorice flavor & fragrance, purplish leaves) Cinnamon Basil (very sweet, use in fruit salads, jellies, fresh & dried flower arrangements) Red Rubin Basil (1992 All American Selections Winner, purple and green/purple leaves clove-like spicy flavor) Dark Opal Basil (deep purple color, ornamental or culinary use, makes a lovely pink shade vinegar, lavender flowers) Thai Basil (beautiful large cluseters of purple flowers, spicy, anise-clove scent for cooking) Genovese Basil (from Genoa area of Italy - excellent for pesto).