Boxwood Basil
Ocimum basilicum
OH-sih-mum BAZ-ih-lih-kum
Edibles: Herb
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
A tender low-growing culinary herb. Named for its shape. Unlike the large leafed basil, this plant is a tight mound of small leaves that resemble boxwood plants.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Mounding
Height
8–12 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Spike
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Safety
Edible Parts
Growth Rate
Fast
Tolerance/Resistance
Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Culinary
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun: 8-12 hrs
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
High pH can reduce nutrient uptake
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Early Spring
Micronutrients
Magnesium (Mg)
Care
Care Level
Moderate
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Do Not Divide
Fruit and Pollination
Days to Harvest
50 Days
Fruit Size
Small
Fruit Characteristics
Mild Basil
Ploidy
Diploid