Description | Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum). This is the common Basil grown from seeds or cuttings. Used as a seasoning herb in many vegetable and meat dishes, or as a key ingredient of pesto and other condiments. |
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Plant Type | Annuals |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Growing Media | average patio |
Temperature | not frost tolerant, dislikes cold weather |
Flowers | white, usually removed to produce more leaves |
Leaves | highly aromatic leaves that are harvested for their flavor |
Dimensions | 1-2 feet (HS) |
Propagation | cuttings, seeds |
Native Site | tropical Asia |
Misc Facts | "Genus name comes from the Greek name okimon for an aromatic herb, possibly this one. Specific epithet means princely or royal." (#144) |
Author's Notes | Over all Basil are relatively easy to grow. |
Notes & Reference | #144-Missouri Botanical Gardens web site (www.missouribotanicalgarden.org) |