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Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'/Cinnamon Basil
Even on young plants the purplish stems can be seen
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Scientific Name:
Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'
Common Name:
Cinnamon Basil
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
10, 11
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Bloom time:
Summer, Fall
Flower color:
Pink
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Comments:
Cinnamon Basil is unique among basils as it leaves contain noticable amounts of the same compound which gives cinnamon its distinctive smell. It will not tolerate frost and is a perennial in frost free areas, otherwise grown as an annual.