Ocimum 'Sweet Italian'
Basil-Italian
![Ocimum 'Sweet Italian' Basil-Italian from Moose Crossing Garden Center](_ccLib/image/plants/DETA-472.jpg)
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- Large, shiny green leaves
- Strong aroma and taste
- Use in italian recipes, salad and for making pesto
![Award Winning](image/chars/char-88.png)
Award Winning
![Border or Bed](image/chars/char-112.png)
Border or Bed
![Container](image/chars/char-110.png)
Container
![Edible](image/chars/char-93.png)
Edible
![Fragrant](image/chars/char-25.png)
Fragrant
![Great Foliage](image/chars/char-26.png)
Great Foliage
![Heat Tolerant](image/chars/char-76.png)
Heat Tolerant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers sunny, warm location in the garden or in a container. Ensure well drained soil. Overwatering will promote mildew and rot the plant stalks.
Height: 20-36 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 12-18 in
Price Level 1: $4.99 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color:
Zone: 10-11
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Edible
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Award Winning
- Fragrant
- Container
- Heat Tolerant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
- Fall
- Summer
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Dry Soil