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Ocimum selloi

 
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Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum) (Info)
Species: selloi (SEL-lo-ee) (Info)

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Category:
Herbs
Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Maroon (Purple-Brown)

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Aromatic

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

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1 positive
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive green76thumb On Sep 14, 2009, green76thumb from Radford, VA (Zone 7a) wrote:

Pretty plant when it's happy. Prefers a moist, partly shaded location. Blooms continuously.
Appears to self pollinate. Refrigerate seeds a couple of months before planting.
Smells & tastes like green pepper. Can withstand a little more cold than regular basil, also can be cooked for longer than regular basil.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Venice, Florida
Radford, Virginia



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