Ocimum, Purple Basil, Sweet Basil 'Osmin'

Ocimumbasilicum

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum)
Species
basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Merced, California

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Roselle Park, New Jersey

Indianola, Oklahoma

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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Lancaster, CA | September 2002 | positive

A really nice basil for basil lovers. Deep purple leaves yield an incredibly beautiful basil vinegar, deep rose pink in color that is wo...Read More

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