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Red Wine Vinegar^™ Basil Ocimum basilicum

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Red Wine Vinegar™ - Basil - Ocimum basilicum

Exposure

Sun

Flower Season

Summer

Mature Size

Height: 18" - 2'

Spread: 6" - 10"

Height: 46cm - 61cm

Spread: 15cm - 25cm

18 - 24 Inches
4 - 6 Inches
6 - 10 Inches
46cm - 61cm
10cm - 15cm
15cm - 25cm

Features

Aromatic basil leaves add a spicy flavor to vinegars, sauces, salads and meat dishes. Tastes great with fish, poultry, mild vegetables and eggplant.

Fragrant Foliage

Fall Interest

Heat Tolerant

Deadheading Not Necessary

Attracts:
Bees

Characteristics

Days to Fruit:
30

Plant Type:
Annual

Height Category:
Medium

Garden Height:
18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cm

Spacing:
4 - 6 Inches 10cm - 15cm

Spread:
6 - 10 Inches 15cm - 25cm

Flower Colors:
Purple

Foliage Colors:
Purple

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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