Ocimum, Licorice Basil 'Licorice'

Ocimumbasilicum

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum)
Species
basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Grayslake, Illinois

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Grayslake, IL (Zone 5a) | August 2009 | positive

Very pretty with it's dark stems and great licorice-y fragrance. Don't know if I'll cook with it but I like having it in the herb planter.

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