Sweet Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Herbs
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Ocimum basilicum Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Ocimum basilicum |
| Common Name: | sweet basil |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | annuals, beds & borders, container plantings, herbs |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright |
| Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
| Spread: | 1.5 - 2 feet |
| Foliage: | dark green, oval leaves used as a culinary herb in vegetables, soups, salads, and meats |
| Flower: | white flowers in whorls at end of stem |
| Bloom Period: | Summer - Fall |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | full sun |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | well-drained, moist soil |
| Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | remove flowers to promote vegetative growth propagation by seed |
TTU Plant Resources
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Address
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Email
Melanie.Jackson@ttu.edu