Plants for a Small Urban Garden
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Photo 12 of 15Basil can be an annual or short-lived perennial.
Genovese Basil
Genovese Basil(12 of 15)
Ocimum basilicum 'Genovese'
- Aromatic annual or short-lived perennial
- Grow in full sun in all zones
- Grow in fertile, but sharply drained soil
- Height: 18-24 inches
- Width: 12-15 inches
Annual in USDA zones 2-8
- Perennial in USDA zones 9-11:
- Zones 2-8: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; mulch lightly to conserve moisture; pinch out flower heads to promote foliage growth.
- Zones 9-11: Plant in spring; mulch lightly to conserve moisture; pinch out flower heads to promote foliage growth.
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