Herbs

Ocimum basilicum 'Queenette' (Thai Basil)

Ocimum basilicum 'Queenette'

Also known as Queenette Thai Basil

$3.50

Size

SunFull sun
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones2-11 as annual
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

Available at our Langlois nursery

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About This Plant

Ocimum basilicum 'Queenette' (Thai Basil), 'Queenette', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

An aromatic culinary or medicinal herb for the home garden. Many are also pollinator favorites.

Full sun suits this plant. Plant in well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Most herbs prefer well-drained soil and lean conditions; avoid over-fertilizing which can dilute essential oils. Harvest regularly to encourage fresh growth.

Plant Details

Botanical
Ocimum basilicum 'Queenette'
Common name
Queenette Thai Basil
Lifecycle
Annual
Mature size
18-24 in tall × 12-18 in wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Spring to summer
Bloom color
Purple, White, Pink
Foliage color
Green
Harvest
Late summer

Care Notes

Site according to its sun and water needs. Mulch to retain moisture. Prune as needed for shape.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
  • 🌱 Edible: Leaves
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