Ocimum canum (Asian Basil)
Ocimum canum (Asian Basil)
20 (40)cm, Asian Basil is a medium sized, slightly woody, semiperennial species from Asia (Thailand). Long flowers pikes with small pale to intense pink flowers and oval, pubescent leaves with a strong camphor-anise-like fragrance. For any rich, well drained soil in an always sunny spot. Best grown as a perennial in pots, keep sunny and slightly drier in winter at a minimum of some 20°C. VII-IX.More Details »