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Ocimum 'Sweet Italian'

Basil-Italian


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  • Large, shiny green leaves
  • Strong aroma and taste
  • Use in italian recipes, salad and for making pesto
Award Winning
Award Winning
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Edible
Edible
Fragrant
Fragrant
Great Foliage
Great Foliage
Heat Tolerant
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: $5.49 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