110 seeds~ Lemon Basil Seeds Ocimum × africanum Annual Herb with Citrus Aroma for Culinary Dishes Teas and Easy Container Gardening#7007
Lemon Basil (Ocimum × africanum), also called Hoary Basil or Asian Lemon Basil, is a fragrant annual herb with a refreshing citrus scent and flavor. Popular in Southeast Asian cooking, salads, and herbal teas, Lemon Basil adds a bright, zesty twist to recipes. Compact and easy to grow, it thrives in containers, raised beds, and kitchen gardens, providing continuous fresh harvests through the summer. Seed Information Type: Herb Seeds Common Name: Lemon Basil, Hoary Basil Genus: Ocimum Species: Ocimum × africanum Life Cycle: Annual Features: Citrus-scented leaves, culinary herb, tea herb, aromatic, pollinator friendly Season of Interest: Summer (leaf harvest, flowering) Indoor/Outdoor: Both (outdoor beds, kitchen gardens, containers) Sunlight: Full sun Cultivating Difficulty: Easy Watering: Moderate, prefers evenly moist soil Climate: Warm climates; Temperate, Mediterranean, Humid Subtropical Growth Habit: Upright, 12–18 in tall Soil Type: Fertile, well-draini