Ocimum, Basil, Lemon Basil 'Dani'

Ocimumamericanum

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum)
Species
americanum (a-mer-ih-KAY-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Textured
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | August 2002 | positive

Wonderful citrus aroma and flavor in this variety. Leaves are smaller than many, and flowering seems to be somewhat delayed compared wit...Read More

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