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Ocimum, Basil 'Amethyst Improved'

Ocimumbasilicum

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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

Shiny/Glossy

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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Category

Annuals

Herbs

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Dark/Black

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Propagation Methods

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

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:

Anderson, Indiana

Austin, Texas

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