General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: 6 inches
Plant Spread: 12 inches
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: White
Uses: Culinary Herb
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

Common names
  • Basil
Also sold as:
  • Ocimum basilicum var. minimum 'Greek Yevani'

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