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Ocimum, Basil 'Cuban'

Ocimumbasilicum

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Family

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

Grown for foliage

Shiny/Glossy

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

This is a columnar basil, with small heart shaped leaves with a cinnamon and cloves scent.Has white blooms.

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