Ocimum basilicum 'Siam Queen'

Plant Type Annual
Broadleaf, Deciduous

Form Upright,

Climate Zones Undefined

Bloom Color White

Bloom Time Mid summer, Late summer

Growth Rate Fast

Mature Height 2 to 3 feet

Mature Spread 2 to 3 feet

Environment Full sun
Moist soil

Soil Neutral, Well drained, Loamy

Leaf Color Green

Attributes Attractive foliage
Fragrant foliage
Edible
Five star plant
Fool proof plant
Herbal
Suitable for dried flowers
Attractive flowers or blooms

Uses Border
Container
Massing
Specimen
Small site


Native Habitat Species native to Tropics.

Culture Notes 'Siam Queen" is an All-America Sections winner for 1997. It is an improved Thai Basil or tropical basil. It grows very quickly when temperatures are above 68 degrees (20degrees C ). This tropical basil differs from European basil, especially in flavor and fragrance. It is recommended to sow seed in doors in a container since the Basil plant is very tender. Trim off the white flower heads before they set seed, this will result in a bushier plant. Harvest periodically to maintain shape of plant.