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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
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usda hardiness zones
A
B
1
A
B
2
A
B
3
A
B
4
A
B
5
A
B
6
A
B
7
A
B
8
A
B
9
A
B
10
A
B
11
care rating
easy
average
demanding
sun exposure
lifespan
perennial
annual
biennial
short-lived perennial
deciduous
evergreen
typical planted form
seed
potted
soil characteristics
soil pH
alkaline
acidic
neutral
soil moisture
dry
damp
wet
soil composition
sand
clay
loam
air
water
flowering characteristics
flower color
white
night blooming
multi colored
fragrant
cut flowers
dried flowers
foliage attributes
foliage color
green
exceptional foliage
dwarf
mini
variegated
deciduous
herbaceous
evergreen
plant size
height
12-24 inches
width
6-12 inches
spacing
no data
unique plant attributes
climber
edible
containers
indoors
water gardening
rock gardening
drought tolerant
xeriscape gardens
bonsai
deer resistant
rabbit resistant
disease resistant
poisonous
invasive
winter interest
fall interest
bird attracting
butterfly attracting
hummingbird attracting
bee attracting
harvest attributes
crop type
flower
fruit
grain
leaves
nuts
roots
seeds
stems
vegetables
Ajuga
Alliums
Amaryllis
Anemone
Annuals
Antique Roses
Apples
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese'
Ocimum minimum
Ocimum basilicum 'Pesto'
Ocimum basilicum var. purpurascens 'Red Rubin'
Ocimum basilicum 'Lettuce Leaved'
Ocimum basilicum 'Sweet Dani'
Ocimum x citriodorum 'Siam Queen'
Ocimum basilicum 'Sweet Green'