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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Edible Parts: Fruit
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon

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Common names
  • Basil

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Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2013-08-10
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2013-08-17
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2015-07-11
Location: Jacksonville, TX
Date: 2013-06-11
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