Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Also known as
- Sweet Basil
- sweet-basil
Lamiaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Fragrant
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Ocimum basilicum, commonly known as Basil, is a perennial ornamental plant from the Lamiaceae family. It prefers partial shade but specific water, hardiness, and height information is unknown.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Chalky
Height
0.36–0.5 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
5–10
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Transplanting
Harvest
Bloom Period
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Indoor Sowing
Direct Sowing
Transplanting
Harvest
Bloom Period
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Data source: Trefle.io, Perenual
