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Ocimum, Basil, Sweet Basil 'Green Globe'

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
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
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
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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

This one keeps its bush shape all season. Great addition to the garden, even the flower beds.

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