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    Marseilles Basil

    Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Marseillais'

    Also Known As

    • Ocimum 'Marseilles'

    Plant type

    perennial, herb, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 10"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Marseilles Basil plant details

    Marseilles Basil is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial herb with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Marseilles Basil

    Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in summer
    Uses: compact, culinary, edible

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Marseilles Basil

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A French cultivar that is said to be the most aromatic Basil of all! With a dense, compact form, it’s the perfect Basil for a container on your kitchen windowsill. Proof that the best gifts come in small packages – these pint-sized plants provide lots of bushy growth to harvest from! And its rich flavor is perfect for pesto, pizza, pasta, Caprese salad, or for grazing fresh off of the plant. Pinch for bushier growth. Rich soil, regular water and a sunny position for best harvest!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Marseilles Basil plant

    How to Grow Marseilles Basil

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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    Scientific Name: Ocimum tenuiflorum

    aka Ocimum sanctum, Sacred Basil

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 10"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Purple Ruffles Basil

    Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ruffles'

    aka Ocimum 'Purple Ruffles'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 16"-24"

    Width: 12"-15"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Siam Queen Thai Basil

    Scientific Name: Ocimum x africanum 'Siam Queen'

    aka Ocimum 'Thai Siam Queen', Ocimum x citriodorum 'Siam Queen', Lemon Basil, Ornamental Basil, Thai Basil, Thai Siam Queen Basil

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    African Blue Basil

    Scientific Name: Ocimum 'African Blue'

    aka Basil 'African Blue', Ornamental Basil

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-36"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
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    Cinnamon Basil

    Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 12"-30"

    Width: 8"-20"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Cinnamon Basil flower, foliage, form by bobistraveling
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