This paper presents the results of an introductory study of three representatives of aromatic plants from the Ocimum genus: O. x africanum, O. basilicum var. purpurascens, O. basilicum var. thyrsiflora . The peculiarities of the main phenological phases, biomorphological and reproductive indicators are studied, the information on agrotechnics of basil cultivation in culture in the Bashkir Cis-Urals (Ufa) is given. The studies of the biological features of the above basil taxa were carried out in 2021–22. in the South Ural Botanical Garden-Institute of the UFRC RAS at the collection site of aromatic plants (Aromatic Garden). It has been established that under conditions of introduction in the Bashkir Cis-Urals, basil taxa undergo a complete cycle of life development, including the formation of full-fledged seeds. Plants grow perfectly, develop, form a well-developed aboveground mass. The studied basil taxa can be widely used to create aromatic gardens, used as medicinal raw materials and in cooking as a spice.