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Mrs. Burns' Lemon Basil Ocimum basilicum 'Citriodora'

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Mrs. Burns' Lemon - Basil - Ocimum basilicum 'Citriodora'

Exposure

Sun

Flower Season

Summer

Mature Size

Height: 20" - 2'

Spread: 16" - 20"

Height: 51cm - 61cm

Spread: 41cm - 51cm

20 - 24 Inches
8 - 12 Inches
16 - 20 Inches
51cm - 61cm
20cm - 30cm
41cm - 51cm

Features

The absolute best lemon basil with large leaves and a sweet tangy flavor. Outstanding for pasta, pesto, salads, meat dishes, and vinegars.

Fragrant Foliage

Fall Interest

Heat Tolerant

Deadheading Not Necessary

Attracts:
Bees

Characteristics

Days to Fruit:
30

Plant Type:
Annual

Height Category:
Medium

Garden Height:
20 - 24 Inches 51cm - 61cm

Spacing:
8 - 12 Inches 20cm - 30cm

Spread:
16 - 20 Inches 41cm - 51cm

Flower Colors:
White

Foliage Colors:
Green

Foliage Shade:
green

Habit:
Mounded

Container Role:
Filler

Plant Needs

Light Requirement:
Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category:
Easy

Hardiness Zones:
8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

Water Category:
Average

Soil Fertility Requirement:
Average Soil

Uses:
Container

Uses:
Edible Herb

Uses:
Good for Preserving

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