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Ocimum, Holy Basil, Thai Basil 'Holy Red'

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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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
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Category
Annuals
Herbs
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Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
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