Basil Boxwood
General Information
These mounds of small leaves that resemble boxwood plants make a great edging for the patio or for a container by the kitchen door.
Grower Information
This compact, small-leafed herb makes a highly ornamental and fragrant edging or container. It’s great for pesto, too! Extremely bushy and productive, even on the hottest days.
Garden Details
Scientific name: Ocimum basilicum
Common Name: Basil, Annual Herb
Hardiness Degree: 40°F (4.4°C)
Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 8 - 10 in. (20 - 25 cm)
Height: 10 - 12 in. (25 - 30 cm)
Width: 10 - 12 in. (25 - 30 cm)
Exposure: Sun
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