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Ocimum, Holy Basil, Thai Basil 'Krishna Tulsi'

Ocimumtenuiflorum

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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
tenuiflorum (ten-yoo-ee-FLOR-um)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Biennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Honolulu, Hawaii

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