Sweet Dani Lemon Basil
Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Sweet Dani'
Also Known As
- Lemon Basil
Plant type
perennial, herb, annual / biennial
size
- H: 12"-26"
- W: 8"-16"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Sweet Dani Lemon Basil plant details
Sweet Dani Lemon Basil is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial herb with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Sweet Dani Lemon Basil
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 16 IN - wide, 12 IN - 26 IN - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in summer
- Uses: compact, container plant, culinary, edible, fragrant foliage
GROWING CONDITIONS for Sweet Dani Lemon Basil
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Sweet Dani Lemon Basil plant
How to Grow Sweet Dani Lemon Basil
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
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