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Lamiaceae
Ocimum, Basil, Sweet Basil 'Rubra'
Ocimumbasilicum
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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
basilicum
(bass-IL-ee-kum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
Unknown - Tell us
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
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Bloom Color
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Bloom Time
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Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
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Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
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Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
Regional
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