Ocimum basilicum 'Rutger Obsession' ~ Rutger Obsession Sweet Basil-ServeScape
Ocimum basilicum 'Rutger Obsession' ~ Rutger Obsession Sweet Basil-ServeScape
Ocimum basilicum 'Rutger Obsession' ~ Rutger Obsession Sweet Basil-ServeScape
Ocimum basilicum 'Rutger Obsession' ~ Rutger Obsession Sweet Basil-ServeScape

Ocimum basilicum 'Rutger Obsession'

Rutger Obsession Sweet Basil

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This variety, often spelled "Rutgers Obsession DMR," is a specialized sweet basil developed by Rutgers University that's known for its disease resistance (particularly to downy mildew), excellent flavor, and attractive growth habit.

Type: 

Annual, Herb

Height: 

1.5' - 2'

Spread: 

1’ - 1.5'

Spacing: 

1'

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: Prides Corner, Ocimum 'Rutgers Obsession DMR'

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

Ocimum basilicum 'Rutger Obsession' ~ Rutger Obsession Sweet Basil-ServeScape

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