Greek Column Basil
Scientific Name: Ocimum x africanum 'Lesbos'
Also Known As
- Ocimum x citriodorum 'Lesbos'
Plant type
perennial, herb, annual / biennial
size
- H: 12"-36"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Greek Column Basil plant details
Greek Column Basil is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial herb with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer green flowers emerge. 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 Greek Column Basil
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, culinary, edible, fragrant foliage, showy, unique
GROWING CONDITIONS for Greek Column 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
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Gardening facts about Greek Column Basil plant
How to Grow Greek Column Basil
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 10"-18"
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb, Annual / Biennial
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 16"-24"
Width: 12"-15"
- sun - mostly sun
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb, Annual / Biennial
Zones
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Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-36"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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