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Ocimum, Basil, Sweet Basil 'Queen of Sheba'

Ocimumbasilicum

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Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum)

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Species

basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Herbs

Water Requirements

Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Suitable for growing in containers

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Flowers are good for drying and preserving

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Granada Hills, California

Los Angeles, California

Pasadena, California

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Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2006 | neutral

A dual purpose basil that is used as a bedding plant and also a culinary herb.

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