Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum) (Info)
Species: basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum) (Info)
Cultivar: Anise
 One vendor has this plant for sale.
3 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Annuals
Herbs
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Aromatic
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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