Aromatic and culinary plant to grow in pots and in the garden. Large-leaf type. Pesto type.
It is used as a condiment and a herb for sauces, fish, soups, cheese, vegetables etc… The leaves have medicinal properties such as antispasmodic, sedative, tonic, digestive, diuretic and antiseptic.
Evergreen plant of almost 50cm with white flowers set in spikes in summer. It grows on light and neutral soils.
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Botanical name | OCIMUM BASILICUM |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas, Warm areas |
Flower colour | White |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Fragrant | Foliage |
Hardiness | Hardy, No drought resistant |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Coastal garden, Culinary, Eco-friendly garden, Herbs garden, Indoor Plant, Medicinal, Pest-repelling Plants, Urban garden |
Soil - Moisture | Fresh to moist |
Soil - Ph | Neutral |
Soil - Type | Loam, Potting mix |
Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Watering | Regular |