- Common Name: Cardinal Basil
- Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum ‘Cardinal’
- Family Name: Mint family
- Type: Annual herb
- Zone Hardiness: USDA Zones 10–11
- Height: 18–30in
- Width: 12–18in
- Blooms: Showy deep red to magenta flower heads
- Bloom Time: July to October
- Sun: Full sun
- Leaves: Glossy green, aromatic, slightly spicy flavor; edible
- Maintenance: Low, for beginners. Occasional pruning
- Tolerates: Heat, well-drained soils
- Attracts: Bees, butterflies, other pollinators
- Texas Superstar: No
- Texas Native: No
- Invasive: No