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Ocimum, Basil, Sweet Basil 'Nufar'

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
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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