Thai Sweet Basil [Organic]
Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Horapha' [Organic]
Plant type
perennial, herb, annual / biennial
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Thai Sweet Basil [Organic] plant details
Thai Sweet Basil [Organic] is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. 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 Thai Sweet Basil [Organic]
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, culinary, edible, fragrant foliage
GROWING CONDITIONS for Thai Sweet Basil [Organic]
- 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
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Select Seeds
Gardening facts about Thai Sweet Basil [Organic] plant
How to Grow Thai Sweet Basil [Organic]
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- chartreuse
Wildlife
- bees
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- glossy
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