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Ocimumcampechianum

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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
campechianum (kan-pech-ee-AY-num)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
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Category
Annuals
Shrubs
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

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

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

Port Saint Lucie, Florida

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Lutz, FL (Zone 9b) | December 2004 | neutral

This shrubby, herbaceous short lived perennial grows from about 8 to 20 inches tall. It has opposite, ovate, toothed leaves. Its natural ...Read More

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