'Pesto Perpetuo'

Full sun

18 - 48

Ocimum x citriodorum
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'Pesto Perpetuo'

Basil

Ocimum x citriodorum

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This is the best basil I have ever had, and it was great in a mixed color bowl because of the variegated foliage. It sat on the deck with some petunias and lobelia and was lovely. We cooked with it almost every day, fantastic flavor and the color holds when it is cooked, compared to others I use that turn black.

Fine Gardening Magazine 2008 Trial Garden Recommendation.

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Features

A great non-blooming Basil that is good for culinary and ornamental uses

• Fragrant Foliage
• Heat Tolerant
• Landscape Plant

Ornamental Characteristics

Foliage Color
Variegated

Height
18-48" (Medium)

Spacing
12-14"

Habit
Upright

Container Plant Style
Filler - Intermingles well with other plants to fill in the middle ground of a combination

Patent Information

'Pesto Perpetuo' US PP16,260

Plant Needs

Duration
Annual

Bloom Time
Grown for foliage

Zone(s)
Annual except in zones 9 - 11

Hardy Temp
25°F (-4°C)

Exposure
Full sun

Water Needs
Normal

Maintenance
Easy

Uses
Landscapes and containers

Use in large containers and in the landscape

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Year Award Trial
2009   Prairie Star Kansas State University
2009   Prairie Star Kansas State University
2008   Top 22 Mississippi State University
2008   Top Performer in Ground Kansas State University
2007   Top 10 University of Minnesota-St. Paul
2007   Top Rated Performer City of Cedar Rapids
2007   Outstanding New Varieties University of Florida
2007   Top Performer Ohio State University Extension - Springfield
2007   Top Performer Longwood Gardens
2007   Best of Breed North Carolina State, JC Raultson Arboretum
2007   Leader of the Pack Summer North Carolina State, JC Raultson Arboretum
2007   Leader of the Pack Early Season North Carolina State, JC Raultson Arboretum
2007   Leader of the Pack Late Season North Carolina State, JC Raultson Arboretum
2007   Top Consumer Choice Ohio State University - Columbus
2007   Top Performer Ohio State University - Columbus
2007   Top Performer Michigan State University
2007   Premium Quality Welby Gardens Trials
2007   Gold Medal University of Illinois-Champaign County Master Gardeners
  The highest scoring plant of the 84 we tested. Absolutely amazing - a Gold Medal Winner for sure!!! Huge bushy plant, looked wonderful, tasted great fresh. Made wonderful pesto - and it never bolted to seed - amazing.
2007   Outstanding New Varieties University of Florida
2007   Outstanding Rating Boerner Botanical Garden
  Wonderful addition for garden designers

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Pot Size
20 inches
Color Scheme
Earth Tones

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Hang By Me Collection
Exposure
Sun
Color Scheme
Monochromatic

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