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Ocimum basilicum 'americanum'/Lime Basil
Planting of Lime basil
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Planting of Lime basil
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Scientific Name:
Ocimum basilicum 'americanum'
Common Name:
Lime Basil
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Summer
Flower color:
White
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
Leaves are strongly lime scented, otherwise difficult to distinguish from regular sweet basil. Useful with fish, as salad dressings, in oils, and in vinegars. Makes a good container plant that can be protected inside during winter. It has been reported to be short lived by some growers.