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    Pistou Basil

    Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Pistou'

    Plant type

    perennial, herb, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 12"-15"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

    Pistou Basil plant details

    Pistou Basil is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial herb with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge. 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 Pistou 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 - 15 IN - tall
    Uses: container plant, culinary, edible, fragrant foliage

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Pistou 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

    A decorative variety with a mild sweet flavor that is named after the French pistou sauce made of basil, garlic, and olive oil. The tidy, compact mounds of tiny leaves create an instant basil chiffonade when sheared. Delicious in salads too. Grow in moist, well-drained soil.

    By: Select Seeds

    Gardening facts about Pistou Basil plant

    How to Grow Pistou Basil

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • 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
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