Basil Lemon

Lemon basil

  • Very fragrant
  • Hybrid herb
  • Citrus flavor
  • Attracts bees and butterflies
  • Syn. Ocimum basilicum

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  • Category: Herbs
  • Hardiness Zone: 3-11
  • Height: 1-2 ft
  • Spread: 1-2 ft
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades

Lemon basil is a cross between American basil and sweet basil, prized for its bright lemony flavor and role in Southeast Asian cuisine. A favorite among gardeners, it thrives in warm weather and grows vigorously throughout the summer.

Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Container
• Dried Flower/Foliage
• Edible
Foliage Color
• Green
Maintenance and Care
• Low Maintenance
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Supports Bees
Programs
• Sara's Superb Herbs
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer Bloomer
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average Water
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Basil Lemon

Thrives in full sun, with average water in well-drained soil.