Basil, Sweet Basil
Botanical Name
Ocimum basilicum
Hardiness
Annual
Height
1 to 2 feet
Width
1 to 2 feet
Flowers
Mid summer: not effective
Light
Full sun
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
Space plants 12 inches apart, prune plants regularly for a compact shape, can be overwintered indoors
Problems
Slugs, snails
Varieties to Consider
'Purple Ruffles' - 1987 AAS winner; leaves are ruffled and serrated, glossy purple; 18-24" 'Green Bouquet' - lime green foliage, compact 'Citriodorum' - Lemon Basil, white flowers, lemon scented leaves, 12"
