Ocimum basilicum 'Siam Queen'
Thai Basil
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- Long green leaves on dark stem
- Purple flowers in summer
- Licorice, clove like flavor
- Used in Asian/Thai recipes
Border or Bed
Container
Edible
Fragrant
Heat Tolerant
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: 24-36 in
Spacing: 6-8 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Purple
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Heat Tolerant
- Container
- Fragrant
- Edible
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Summer
- Spring Bloomer
Soil Moisture:
- Dry Soil
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
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