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Basil 'Queen of Siam'
Thai Basil/Ocimum basilicum (Annual)
- Category: Annual, Herbs
- Hardiness Zone:9-11
- Height:12-18 Inches
- Spread:12-18 Inches
- Bloom Color: Blue/Purple
Thai basil has slender, lush green, oval leaves with deep serrations on the edges and a more camporous aroma than sweet basil. Purplish flower buds and stems and carries anise overtones to its sweet basil scent.
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Foliage Color
| • | Dark Green |
Soil Moisture
| • | Well-Drained |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
Bloom Time
| • | Summer |
Additional Information about Basil 'Queen of Siam'
Known as Bai horapa in the east.
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Basil 'Queen of Siam'
Pinch initial center growth for fuller plant.