Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum) (Info)
Species: gratissimum (gra-TIS-ih-mum) (Info)
Cultivar: East Indian
Synonym:Ocimum viride
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Category:
Herbs
Perennials
Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender
White/Near White
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)
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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