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Ocimum americanum

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Ocimum americanum

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American Basil, Hoary Basil, Herb
 
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Botanical Name: Common Names:
Ocimum americanum American Basil, Hoary Basil, Herb,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables Upright

Description:
Hoary basil is an exotic evergreen annual herb with an upright growth habit. It produces white flowers and has foliage retained year-round. Commonly used in edible gardens and herb plantings, it is suited to planting in garden beds or containers. It can be incorporated into mixed plantings for culinary use. Grows to approx. 0.6m H x 0.6m W.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained