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Ocimum, Basil 'Aristotle'

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
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Albertville, Minnesota

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