Plant Database

PERENNIAL PURPLE BASIL

OCIMUM BASILICUM

Family:
Lamiaceae
Irrigation:
Regular water
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Origin:
ASIA
Landscape Value:
n/a
Life History:
Perennial
Propagation:
Propagate from seed in mid-spring
Climate/Zone:
All Zones
Ethnobotanical Value:
n/a
Exposure:
Full sun
Blooming Season:
n/a
Edible Part:
Leaves as seasoning
Fruiting Season:
n/a
Care Instructions:
Very popular culinary herb. Bushy plant, grows to 2 feet tall. Fertilize once during growing season.