Basil: Ocimum basilicum
Botanical name: Ocimum basilicum
Common name: sweet basil
also known as (common basil, lemon basil, kiss-me-Nicholas, Greek royal)
Planted
6
times
at a glance
| Soil: | damp, acidic, sand |
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| Sun: | |
| Zones: | 10a thru 11a |
| Care: |
easy
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| Lifespan: |
annual
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| Category: | |
| Attributes: |
deer resistant, edible |
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description for "Basil: Ocimum basilicum"
Another prize-winner, this is probably the best of the "bush basils." A tidy, compact plant absolutely covered with small fragrant leaves. Recommended without reservation for small pot culture. Use the leaves of this just as you would any other sweet basil. Gardeners in northern zones should keep the tender perennials and desirable annual herbs indoors during the cold months. -- edited by dtd pbcouchman
History:
Ocimum basilicum is native to tropical and subtropical Asia.
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