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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