basil
Ocimum Basilicum
Grow conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Hardiness zone
- 10-11
- Minimum temperature
- 30°F (−1°C)
- Soil type
- Loam, Sandy, Well-drained, Moist
- Soil pH
- Neutral, Acidic
Plant traits
Mature height12 in-36 in
Mature width12 in-24 in
Plant typePerennials
Bloom seasonSummer, Fall
Foliage typeDeciduous
Tolerance & safety
Drought tolerantNo
Fire tolerantNo
Pet safeSafe
Deer resistantYes
Pollinator-friendlyBees, Butterflies
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