Ocimum basilicum 'Everleaf Thai Towers'

Basil


Ocimum basilicum 'Everleaf Thai Towers' - Basil from Moose Crossing Garden Center

  • Columnar, upright habit
  • Vigorous growth
  • Excellent flavor
  • Ideal for gardens or mixed containers
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Container
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Edible
Edible
Fertilize Often
Fertilize Often
Fragrant
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: 24-36 in
Spread: 8-12 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color:
Zone: 10-11
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Mass Planting
  • Container
  • Edible
  • Specimen
  • Great Foliage
  • Garden
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage
  • Summer Bloomer
  • Fragrant
  • Border or Bed
  • Dried Flower/ Foliage
  • Fertilize Often

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright
  • Mounding

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained
  • Keep Well-Watered


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.