Ocimum basilicum 'Prospera Active Aya'
Sweet Basil
Ocimum basilicum 'Prospera Active Aya' - Sweet Basil from Moose Crossing Garden Center
- Annual herb
- Erect, bushy habit
- Bright green, glossy foliage
- Highly aromatic
- Both leaves and oils used as flavoring agents
- Grow in containers or gardens
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Edible
Fast Growing
Fragrant
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from compost or organic material added to native soil if grown in-ground. Grows best in full sun. Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Once plants are 4 to 6 inches tall the tops of the branches can be cut to promote more side shoots. Pinching off flowers extends the quality of the foliage. Fertilize with a water-soluble fertilizer.
Height: 18-24 in
Spread: 18-24 in
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 9-10
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Container
- Edible
- Heat Tolerant
- Great Foliage
- Garden
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Fast Growing
- Fragrant
- Border or Bed
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Summer Bloomer
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Mounding
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Ocimum
Common Name: Basil
Upright herb with shiny, cup-shaped or pointed, green or burgundy foliage. Tiny white or purple flowers bloom in spikes in summer. Basil is a beloved herb for a wide range of culinary uses and comes in multiple varieties with differing flavors. Great for herb gardens and containers.