Mentha x piperita f. citrata 'Basil'

`Basil` is an upright growing plant with purple-mauve flowers. It has rounded, thick, dark green foliage with a reddish-purple tinge. The plant grows up to 50cm (20”) high and spreads to 40cm (16”) in diameter.

Point of Sale:

This mint variety has a basil-like scent.

Plant Characteristics

Growth HabitUpright
USDA Hardiness Zone4
Plant Height50 CM
Flowering PeriodSummer
Flower ColorPueple

Plant Growth

Planting TimeAll year
WateringAmple
Light ExposureFull Sun
Growing Temp (°C)12 (Night), 16 (day)
Propagation UnitsRooted Cuttings, Unrooted Cuttings.
Available AsOrganic, Conventional.
Sales AreaEU, North America – URC Only.
Quantity Per Bag100
Recommended Pot Sizes (for retailers) Weeks Product Status
1L 6
Full sun or partial shade

 

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