Italian Large Leaf Sweet Basil is a small erect herb that is grown for its edible foliage. The aromatic whorles can be pinched off to harvest and delay flowers to promote continued growth until frost. Best grown in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. If grown inside, basil can continue to grow year long.
Sweet Basil has been used in traditional medicine as a treatment for headaches , coughs, and digestive complications.*
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Type: |
Annual, Herb |
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Height: |
1' - 2' |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 1' |
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Spacing: |
0.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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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
*ServeScape does not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally.
