Plant Information: Herbs
Basil
Basil – Photo by Madlantern Design
Name: Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Type: Annual
Growth habit: Upright plant (up to 2 feet tall) with a sweet scent and flavor.
Light Level: Prefers full sun, tolerates small amount of shade.
Water: Generously. Water at ground level and keep leaves dry for best results.
Fertilization: Any water-soluble fertilizer formulated [...]
Lavender
Lavender – Photo by Madlantern Design
Name: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Type: Perennial
Growth habit: Medium-sized woody shub (up to 6 feet tall) with narrow, fragrant, evergreen leaves and spikes of light purple flowers.
Light Level: Prefers full sun, tolerates small amount of shade.
Water: Moderately to conservatively. Drought tolerant.
Fertilization: Any water-soluble fertilizer formulated for garden [...]
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