Ocimum basilicum 'Prospera Red' ~ Prospera Red Basil-ServeScape

Ocimum basilicum 'Prospera Red'

Prospera Red Basil

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**Dormancy Note - This plant may be currently dormant for the fall/winter! It is still available for purchase! Your delivered plant may be dormant, or showing very little top growth. However, you can still plant! These plants are putting all their energy into root production, so they will be ready to thrive in the spring! If you have any issues with your plant the following peak season, you can fill out our return request form to request a replacement plant.

Prospera Red Basil is a relatively new and exciting cultivar that has gained attention for its beautiful appearance and disease resistance. It's part of the Prospera series developed specifically for improved resistance to downy mildew and Fusarium Wilt, which are common problems with many basil varieties.

Type: 

Annual, Herb

Height: 

1.5' - 2'

Spread: 

1’ - 1.5'

Spacing: 

2'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

4 - 9

Culture: 

Full Sun, Part Sun

Bloom Color: 

White/Purple

Season of Interest: 

Summer, Year-Round

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, Prospera Red Herb Basil

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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