Ocimum basilicum
Sweet Basil, Common Basil, Thai Basil, Tropical Basil
Family: Lamiaceae Mint
| Type | Annual |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple, white |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, specimen |
| Height | 12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm |
| Spread | 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for dried flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy, loamy |
| Form | Rounded |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage, fragrant foliage |