Thai Basil
Ocimum basilicum 'Queenette'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum)
Species: basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)
Cultivar: Queenette
Additional cultivar information: (aka Siam Queenette)

Category
Annuals
Herbs

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Danger

Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Aromatic

Other details
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds