Lime basil
Ocimum africanum 'Lime'
USDA zones3 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size16 to 20 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Lime' basil (Ocimum africanum 'Lime') is an herb for food gardens, containers, and borders. It is typically grown as an annual. It cannot take cold, and a freeze will end its season. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. The leaves have a zesty citrus aroma, and bees and butterflies visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Seychelles bean, Cat's Pajamas nepeta, and Egyptian walking onion.