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Basil - Perennial

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Perennial Basil is a vigorous and bushy plant growing all year round in frost free areas. It is a fast growing bee attracting herb with a spicy flavour. The leaves have a stronger taste then regular basil.

$4.90 ($4.90-$17.75 choose a size)

Specifications of Basil - Perennial

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Dwarf (1/2 Normal Size)

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Basil - Perennial Reviews & Tips

Star Rating

Caitlin
★★★★★ 1y ago

SPRINGWOOD, NSW

Basil- Perennial

Fabulous flavour and quick to grow

Mike
★★★★★ 1y ago

Greystanes, NSW, Australia

Basil- Perennial

Thriving, absolutely thriving.

SUE
★★★★★ 1y ago

KANDOS, NSW

Basil- Perennial

Roaring along. I've collected the seeds for broadcasting in Spring.

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