| Description | A compact Basil with highly fragrant leaves. |
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| Pronunciation | (OSS-ih-mum)(bass-IL-ee-kum) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, moist |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | not frost tolerant, dislikes cold weather |
| Flowers | inflorescence has white flowers with rosy purple calyces |
| Dimensions | 15 inches, compact growth habit |
| Propagation | seeds, cuttings |
| Misc Facts | There is a trade off between culinary production and flower production. More leaves will be produced for harvest if the flowers are removed. An All-American winner for 2002. |
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