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Stir Fry Thai Basil Ocimum basilicum

Exposure
  • Sun
Flower Season
  • Summer
Mature Size
3' 14" 91cm 36cm
Height: 2' - 3'
Spread: 10" - 14"
Height: 61cm - 91cm
Spread: 25cm - 36cm
  • 24 - 36 Inches
    8 - 12 Inches
    10 - 14 Inches
    61cm - 91cm
    20cm - 30cm
    25cm - 36cm

    Features

    Aromatic basil leaves have an intense peppery zing coupled with a sweet licorice-clove flavor. Perfect in stir-fry, soups and for Indian and Southeast Asian cooking as it retains its flavor even when cooked.

    Fragrant Foliage
    Fall Interest
    Heat Tolerant
    Deadheading Not Necessary
    Attracts: 
    Bees

    Characteristics

    Days to Fruit: 
    30
    Plant Type: 
    Annual
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cm
    Spacing: 
    8 - 12 Inches 20cm - 30cm
    Spread: 
    10 - 14 Inches 25cm - 36cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Purple
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    green
    Habit: 
    Mounded
    Container Role: 
    Filler

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Hardiness Zones: 
    8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Soil Fertility Requirement: 
    Average Soil
    Uses: 
    Container
    Uses: 
    Edible Herb
    Uses: 
    Good for Preserving
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