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Posted 04/29/2023 in Annual

Ocimum basilicum

An extremely popular seasoning in vegetable or meat dishes! Used for centuries, Basil grows as hugh as two feet with purple or white leaves and white flowers all summer long. Leaves can be dried for later use. Extremely frost sensitive.

Post Details

Latin Name
Ocimum basilicum
Common Name
Sweet Basil
Planting Zone
Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10 Zone 11
Special Interest
Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
1.5-2 ft
Spread
1.5-2 ft
Suggested Uses
Perennial Border
Potential Pests
Japanese Beetles

Plant Story

An extremely popular seasoning in vegetable or meat dishes! Used for centuries, Basil grows as hugh as two feet with purple or white leaves and white flowers all summer long. Leaves can be dried for later use. Extremely frost sensitive.

Special Care Instructions

Remove beetles by hand. Sow seeds in early spring. Leaves can be dried for later use.

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