Siam Queen Thai Basil basil
Ocimum basilicum 'Siam Queen Thai Basil'
USDA zones9 to 9
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
'Siam Queen Thai Basil' basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Siam Queen Thai Basil') is an herb for borders, containers, and food gardens. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy or loamy soil. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. The fragrant plant grows 12 to 36 inches tall and attracts butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Oregano, African marigold, Nasturtium, and Borage.