Frilly, large leaves provide delicious flavor and aroma. Use in pesto, salads and other recipes calling for basil or use in place of lettuce for a flavorful sandwich. Makes a beautiful edging plant.
Details
Botanical Name
Ocimum basilicum 'Lettuce Leaf'
Common Name
Lettuce Leaf Basil
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
16 inches
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Upright
Foliage Colour
- Dark Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Leaf
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Drying
- Seasoning
- Preserves
Fruit Colour
- Dark Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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