Ocimum 'Aristotle'
Ornamental Greek Basil
Ocimum 'Aristotle' - Ornamental Greek Basil from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Highly fragranced and tasty
- Mounded with a neat habit
- Ideal for flavoring soups or sauces
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Low Maintenance
Full Sun
Average Water
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Needs at least 6-8 hours of sun, use rich, well-draining soil, and keep it consistently moist but not soggy. The key to bushy plants is frequent pinching or harvesting the top leaves, which encourages side shoots and prevents flowering and remember to harvest before flowers form to maximize leaf flavor.
Height: 8-10 in
Spread: 8-10 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color:
Zone: 9-11
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Green
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Ocimum
Common Name: Basil
Heart-shaped to oval, glossy leaves, often green or purple, arranged oppositely on square stems; small white to purple flowers in spikes. Strong, fresh, sweet, pungent, it thrives in warm, sunny spots, is frost-sensitive, and used fresh or dried