Ocimum, Basil 'Thai'

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
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Paramount, California

Pompano Beach, Florida

Waukegan, Illinois

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Columbia, South Carolina

Nashville, Tennessee

La Vernia, Texas

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Columbia, SC (Zone 7b) | November 2008 | positive

easy to grow, tall floral spikes shoot up. Flavor is very different from sweet or spicy basil, very good flavor for stir-fry or steamed ...Read More

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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | positive

Very flavorful basil. Intense spicy anise type aroma to the leaves - good for Asian cooking. It is green with very dark purple tips. Smallish plant.

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Spicy anise-clove scent and flavor. Most commonly used in Thai or Vietnamese cooking. Attractive plants are 12-18" tall with medium-gree...Read More

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