Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Family: Lamiaceae
Basil has been an important garden plant for thousands of years, and it is now an essential ingredient in many of the world's cuisines. It is a fast-growing, rewarding plant for the home gardener. Fresh basil has a rich flavor that is superior to the dried leaves. Most often grown as an annual, basil is a perennial in the subtropics and subtropics.
Tags:
annual, herb, perennial, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized annual for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 11. Grows best in full sun with moderate moisture. May be grown as a perennial in zones 9 to 11.
Size: Reaches 2' to 3' (60 cm to 90 cm) tall with a spread of 18" to 2' (46 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-summer through early fall.
Propagation methods: seeds, cuttings.
Size: Reaches 2' to 3' (60 cm to 90 cm) tall with a spread of 18" to 2' (46 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-summer through early fall.
Propagation methods: seeds, cuttings.