Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Annual |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Plant Height: | 12 to 15 inches |
Plant Spread: | 12 to 15 inches |
Leaves: | Fragrant |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Blue |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Uses: | Culinary Herb |
Edible Parts: | Leaves |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Resistances: | Pollution |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
pinetastic | On May 13, 2023 | Obtained plant |
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