Family: Lamiaceae
Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum Cinnamon
Common Name: Cinnamon Basil, Mexican Spice Basil
Description | A basil with cinnamon scented leaves. |
Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
Sunlight | full |
Moisture | average to moist |
Soil & Site | average |
Temperature | not frost tolerant, dislikes cold weather |
Flowers | terminal red-purple racemes, small pink flowers |
Leaves | simple dark green leaves, cinnamon scented from the concentration of cinnamate |
Stems | purple |
Roots | fibrous |
Dimensions | 18-24 by 18-24 inches or more, upright 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. |
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