Blue Spice Basil

Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Blue Spice'

Plant type

perennial, herb, annual / biennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

10a-12

Blue Spice Basil plant details

Blue Spice Basil is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - 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 Blue Spice Basil

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, edible, fragrant, showy bracts, vanilla-scented

GROWING CONDITIONS for Blue Spice Basil

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bodacious 'Blue Spice' is THE BOMB! Hints of vanilla combine with a smidge of spice & fruit to make one of the sweetest smelling basils around town. Perfect in fruit salads, dressings, marinades, perhaps even a fruity cocktail, pretty much anywhere you would use a sweet basil. Delightful lavender flowers with dark purple bracts will give the bees in your neighborhood a treat, too! To 24" x 18".