Catalogue 2012
Detailed Product Information
Genus OCIMUM
Species basilicum
Series Spice Boys
Variety Ararat
Family Lamiaceae
Height 45cm / 17.55"
Flowering time From September to October
Seedcount 620 seeds per gram
Common English name -
Basic Plant Type Hardy Annual - Half Hardy Annual
Sahin item number OC-6010
Description metallic grey-purple foliage, darker purple at flowering, liquorice taste
Additional information Introduced by K. SAHIN, Zaden B.V. in 1999

 Product Use
 Attracting beneficial insects and hummingbirds 
 Alpine and rock garden plant
 Bedding Plant
 Climber / twiner
 CutFlower / Cut Foliage / Cut Berries
 Dryflower / Everlasting
 Economic plant, i.e. cereal, dye, fibre, oil
 Exotic foliage / Exotic House plant / Tropical
 Flowering pot plant / Tub plant / Patio plant
 Fruits and Nuts
 Full sun
 Grass (including rushes and sedges)
 Ground cover
 Heat tolerant / Heat resistant
 Landscaping
 Medicinal and kitchen herb
 Perennial
 Rootstock
 Shade
 Succulent/Cactus
 Vegetable
 Xerophyte / drought-tolerant plant

 Flowering time
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