Common names:
Sweet Basil
Common Basil
Basil
Clove Scented Basil
Clove Basil

Botanical names:
Ocimum iamlubisc Accepted
Ocimum umorlsyrtihf Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 6a
Leaves: Good fall color
Flowers: Blooms on new wood
Flower Color: Brown
Flower Size: Over 12"
Flower Time: Spring
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Propagation: Seeds: Provide darkness
Days to germinate
Depth to plant seed
Pollinators: Cleistogamous
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Comments:
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