General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: 12-24 Inches
Plant Spread: 12 inches
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Uses: Culinary Herb
Edible Parts: Leaves
Eating Methods: Culinary Herb/Spice
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Start indoors
Pollinators: Bees
Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

Image
Common names
  • Basil

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Location: raised bed
Date: 2020-05-18
Beautiful color even on the immature plants.  Beautiful fragrance
  • Uploaded by pod
Comments:
  • Posted by pod (east Texas pineywoods - Zone 8a) on May 19, 2020 8:38 PM concerning plant:
    I have grown and loved this basil for years now.
    I just realized there was no photo in the database so am submitting a photo of the immature plants.
    This has a floral basil fragrance and has been the all time favorite basil for me.

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