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    Lettuce Leaf Basil

    Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Crispum'

    Plant type

    herb, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Lettuce Leaf Basil plant details

    Lettuce Leaf Basil is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial herb with green foliage. 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 Lettuce Leaf Basil

    Plant type: annual / biennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant, culinary, edible, fragrant foliage

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lettuce Leaf 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

    Gardening facts about Lettuce Leaf Basil plant

    How to Grow Lettuce Leaf 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

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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    Holy Basil

    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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    Marseilles Basil

    Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Marseillais'

    aka Ocimum 'Marseilles'

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 10"-12"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • 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
    Photo of African Blue Basil by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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