Basil
Common name
Basil
Botanical name
Ocimum basilicum
Variety
Italian Large Leaf
Zone
Grow as an annual.
Light
Sun
Height
24-30" (61-76 cm)
Habit
Upright
Feed
Regularly
Water
Weekly during dry spells
Bloom Color
Green
Bloom Time
Summer
Maintenance
Keep weed-free
About
Large leaves with sweet, spicy fragrance and flavor, perfect for a full-bodied pesto. Flowers are attractive in the herb garden, but are usually pinched off as buds form to promote high-quality leaves for cooking.
