One of the most versatile additions to any cook’s garden with large, fragrant leaves that make a great pesto. Use fresh to make tea, vinegar or for seasoning summer dishes. Culinary and ornamental.
Details
Botanical Name
Ocimum basilicum
Common Name
Sweet Italian Basil
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
12 inches
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Leaf
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Drying
- Tea
- Seasoning
- Preserves
Fruit Colour
- Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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