Sweet Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Herbs
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)

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Ocimum basilicum Plant Information
Classification | |
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Scientific Name: | Ocimum basilicum |
Common Name: | sweet basil |
Family: | Lamiaceae |
Suggested Uses: | annuals, beds & borders, container plantings, herbs |
Characteristics | |
Plant Form: | upright |
Height: | 2 - 3 feet |
Spread: | 1.5 - 2 feet |
Foliage: | dark green, oval leaves used as a culinary herb in vegetables, soups, salads, and meats |
Flower: | white flowers in whorls at end of stem |
Bloom Period: | Summer - Fall |
Environment | |
Sun: | full sun |
Water: | medium water requirement |
Soil: | well-drained, moist soil |
Heat Tolerance: | high heat tolerance |
Care | |
Maintenance: | remove flowers to promote vegetative growth propagation by seed |
TTU Plant Resources
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Address
Texas Tech University, Department of Plant and Soil Science, Box 42122, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
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Email
Melanie.Jackson@ttu.edu