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| Family:
Lamiaceae |
| Scientific
Name: Ocimum basilicum Cinnamon |
| Common
Name: Cinnamon Basil, Mexican Spice Basil |
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Description: | A basil with cinnamon scented leaves. |
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plant
type:
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Annuals |
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Hardiness
zone:
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Sunlight:
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full |
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Moisture:
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average to moist |
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Soil
& Site:
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average |
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Media:
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Temperature:
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not frost tolerant, dislikes cold weather |
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Flowers:
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terminal red-purple racemes, small pink flowers
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Foliage:
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simple dark green leaves, cinnamon scented from the concentration of cinnamate, purple stems |
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Dimensions:
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18-24 by 18-24 inches or more, upright growth habit |
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Maintenance:
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Propagation:
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seeds, cuttings |
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Origin & History:
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Notes
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