Dolce Fresca Sweet Basil is a wonderful culinary herb with glossy, aromatic foliage that's perfect for cooking. It grows to about 1.5-2 feet tall and wide, and does best in full sun to part sun conditions with rich, moist, well-drained soil.
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Type: |
Annual, Herb |
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White/Purple |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Pinch back regularly to delay flowering- once plant flowers it will wither and die. Potential issues include mildew, leaf spot, and wilt. Watch for slugs and aphids.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Kitchen Garden, Edible Garden, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Tomato, Bee Balm, Cucumber
IMAGE: BallSeed Inc, Dolce Fresca Basil
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.