Basil
Ocimum basilicum, a species of Ocimum
Also known as Basilie, Common basil, Eorþmistel ·
About Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
- Fragrant
- Attracts pollinators
- Edible
- Fast grower
Appearance
- Growth habit
- Herbaceous
- Foliage
- Green
- Deciduous
- Flower colour
- White
- Fruit colour
- Brown
- Mature height
- 30–60 cm
- Flowering season
Flowers from June to August.
Growing conditions
- Sun exposure
- Full sun
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Soil pH
- 6.5–7 · Neutral
- Minimum temperature
- Hardy to -7°C · USDA Zone 9
- Native range
- China, East Asia, Tropical Asia, Australia
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