University of Wisconsin-Madison | Botany Plant Growth Facilities
Botanical Garden
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Genus: Ocimum Species: basilicum Common Name: Basil Family: Lamiaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Tropical Africa and Asia Habit: Annual Height: 0.5 to 2 feet Width: 0.5 to 1 foot Flowering Season: Late Spring to Summer Flower Color: White or lavender Propagation: Seed Note: Basil can be used fresh, or dried in a variety of dishes or condiments. This plant is suitable for herb gardens or borders. Pinching out the stem tips will encourage bushiness. Monitor plant for Japanese beetles, slugs, snails, gray mold and root rot. Prefers sunny, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil. |
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