Ocimum, Basil, Sweet Basil 'Marseillais'

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
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Palm Bay, Florida

Waverly, Georgia

Macungie, Pennsylvania

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Waverly, GA (Zone 8b) | July 2009 | positive

I thought something was seriously wrong with this Basil- they were doing poorly in pots. Out of pity I planted them in the ground to dec...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Dwarf, compact variety. France's premiere heirloom basil. Hundreds of medium-sized VERY aromatic leaves with the classic rich basil flavo...Read More

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | neutral

Aromatic french basil with extra-large leaves on a dwarf plant. A sweet, strong flavor and scent. Plants 10" tall and 8" wide.

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