General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 1-2 feet
Plant Spread: 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fragrant
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Uses: Culinary Herb
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Seeds: Depth to plant seed: 0.3 cm or 0.12 inches
Sow in situ
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Pollinators: Bees

Common names
  • Basil

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