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.