General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Life cycle: |
Annual
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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| Plant Height: |
18-24 inches |
| Plant Spread: |
12-18 inches |
| Leaves: |
Fragrant
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| Flower Color: |
Pink
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| Flower Time: |
Summer
Late summer or early fall
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| Propagation: Seeds: |
Provide light
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| Pollinators: |
Bees
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Posted by
Moby (Lincoln, NE) on Sep 21, 2011 6:31 PM concerning plant:
Not especially good for culinary use, but makes a statement where dark foliage is wanted.
Posted by
Moby (Lincoln, NE) on Sep 29, 2011 4:53 PM concerning plant:
To collect seeds, pick flower stem when dried. Hold the stem over a container or paper plate and roll the flower between your fingers. Look for the oval seeds that are about the size of coarse-ground pepper.
Posted by
SCButtercup (Simpsonville SC - Zone 7b) on Aug 24, 2014 5:50 AM concerning plant:
Seems to hold its color best if not allowed to get water stressed. Grow it in containers with a water reservoir. Color is amazing and makes for great bouquets. Really dresses up a gift basket of zucchini when tucked in with a basket of extra produce. Taste is very basil-y.
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