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| Scientific Name | Ocimum basilicum |
| Principal Common Name | Basil |
| Common Name(s) | Basil, common basil, sweet basil |
| Synonym | |
| Description | A bushy bright shiny green leaf annual herb with spikes of white flowers. Grown primarily for the foliage but flowers are sometimes used. There are some forms with purple foliage and purple flowers. Used both fresh and dried. Tender herb planted seasonally. |
| General Comments | |
| Origin | |
| Nativity | Tropical/Subtropical Asia |
| Height Range | 0 - 2 FT |
| Spread Range | 0 - 1 FT |
| Flower Showy | Y |
| Warning | |
| Sunset Zones | 1 : 2 : 3 : 4 : 5 : 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 10 : 11 : 12 : 13 : 14 : 15 : 16 : 17 : 18 : 19 : 20 : 21 : 22 : 23 : 24 |
| USDA Zones | 1 : 2a : 2b : 3a : 3b : 4a : 4b : 5a : 5b : 6a : 6b : 7a : 7b : 8a : 8b : 9a : 9b : 10a : 10b : 11 |
| Leaf Color | Bright Green : Purple |
| Leaf Texture | Shiny : Smooth : Soft |
| Form | Edible |
| Flower Color | Purple : White |
| Flower Time | Summer |
| Months | |
| Ease of Growing | Easy |
| Light Preferences | Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun) |
| Soil Preferences | Well-drained |
| Watering Preferences | Medium |
| Outstanding Features | Attracts Bees : Color : Edible : Foliage |
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