Lettuce Leaf Basil basil
Ocimum basilicum 'Lettuce Leaf Basil'
USDA zones8 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Lettuce Leaf Basil' basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Lettuce Leaf Basil') is an herb for food gardens, containers, and borders. It is typically grown as an annual. It is tender to cold, and the first hard frost will kill it. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Its leaves are fragrant, and bees and butterflies visit it.
Pairs well with Oregano, African marigold, Nasturtium, and Borage.