Ocimum basilicum
Family: Lamiaceae
Common names: BASIL, COMMON BASIL, SIAM QUEEN, SWEET BASIL
Synonyms: Ocimum basilicum aarat bicolor basil, Ocimum basilicum fine verde, Ocimum basilicum lime basil, Ocimum basilicum magic mountain, Ocimum basilicum magical michael, Ocimum basilicum purple ruffles, Ocimum basilicum spicy bush basil, Ocimum basilicum sweet thai basil, Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora
Native to: Tropical Asia
Sentiment: hate
Plant
Type: annual
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 2 feet
Max width: 2 feet
Flower
white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: bird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: seeds
Edible: herb
Exposure: sun
Landscape uses: container, flower fragrant
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: 0 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
