Licorice Basil
Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Horapha'
Also Known As
- Ocimum basilicum 'Licorice'
- Horapha Thai Basil
Plant type
perennial, herb, annual / biennial
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 8"-18"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Licorice Basil plant details
Licorice Basil is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial herb with green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts bees 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 Licorice Basil
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer
- Uses: culinary, edible, fragrant foliage
GROWING CONDITIONS for Licorice 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
Gardening facts about Licorice Basil plant
How to Grow Licorice Basil
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Color
- chartreuse
Foliage Color
- green
Landscape groups by tags
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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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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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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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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb, Annual / Biennial
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-36"
- sun - dappled shade
- regular
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