Available for purchase are seeds from a dwarf herb, Boxwood Basil. It is a smaller version of the favored basil with compact leaves. It can be used in the same fashion and serves as an ornamental, as well as for culinary uses. Plants sheared back before blooms appear will yield more of a harvest. I believe the "strong shall survive" in my garden. You will appreciate my motto.
Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum)
Species: basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)
Cultivar: Boxwood
annual
USDA Hardiness zones 10 and 11
height 6-12″
spacing 12-18″ apart, in rows 18″ apart
full sun tolerant, partial shade
average soil
flower color white
uses in garden: great in containers, cut foliage, very fragrant
use in salads, on sandwiches, in dressings, and hearty soups
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Aromatic
Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
