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Ocimum basilicum ''Queen of Sheba''

Basil, 'Queen of Sheba'

This low-growing basil is topped with flowerspikes packed with dark purple flowers blooming all summer long, making it as ornamental as it is useful for its spicy flavor. Its small size makes this plant a natural for containers and edging, too, attracting both butterflies and bees.
No garden or kitchen would be complete without basil due to its usefulness in seasoning tomato dishes, soups, salads, cheeses, eggs and meat dishes. Basil stars in many cuisines around the world, and in India is considered to be a holy plant. As a medicine, it has a slightly cooling nature and is beneficial to calm the stomach and lift the spirits.

Height 10 Inches

Spread 10-12 Inches

Bloom Color An excellent companion for your tomato plants!

USDA Hardiness Zone Annual

Attracts Wildlife • Butterflies	Attributes • Medicinal • Container • Edging • Culinary • Border or Bed	Combo Usage • Thriller (focal point)	Critter Resistance • Deer Resistant • Rabbit Resistant • Squirrel Resistant
Exposure • Sun	Fertilizer Levels • Average Feed	Foliage Color • Green	Season of Interest (Flowering) • Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage) • Summer	Soil Moisture Preference • Average-Slightly Moist	Vigor Rating • Plays with others