The tender perennial Ocimum tenuiflorum yields showy, white and repeat-blooming blossoms. This plant is upright and has showy, glossy, coarse textured, fragrant and evergreen foliage that is medium green and greyish green in colour. The stems are fragrant and smooth in texture.
Typical Uses
Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, culinary, ground cover and vegetable garden.
Cautions
When planning your garden, take into consideration that Ocimum tenuiflorum grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.