Ocimum, Large-Leaf Basil, Sweet Basil
Ocimumbasilicum 'Basilico'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum)
Species: basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)
Cultivar: Basilico

Category
Annuals
Herbs
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Seed Collecting