Mammolo Basil basil
Ocimum basilicum 'Mammolo Basil'
USDA zones3 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
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
'Mammolo Basil' basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Mammolo Basil') is an herb for food gardens, containers, and borders. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. The plant is fragrant, and bees and butterflies visit it.
Pairs well with Oregano, African marigold, Nasturtium, and Borage.