Lemon Basil
Lemon Basil
Full Sun (6+ hrs/day)
Mature Spread:
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Pest Resistance: Pest Resistant (General)
Environmental Tolerance: Drought Tolerant and Clay Soil Tolerant
Attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees, Songbirds, Moths & Nocturnal Pollinators, and Ladybugs & Pest Hunters
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About this Plant
Lemon Basil is a fragrant small-leaf basil native to Southeast Asia, prized for its strong lemon aroma and bright citrus flavor. This variety adds a fresh, zesty note to fish dishes, salad dressings, marinades, teas, and summer recipes.
The delicate white flowers and flowering stalks can also be used in bouquets, releasing a refreshing lemon fragrance. Plants grow 18–30 inches tall and thrive in full sun to part shade with moderate water.
This 4" potted Lemon Basil matures quickly and is ideal for herb gardens, containers, raised beds, and kitchen gardens.
- Flavor: Bright lemon, aromatic
- Leaf Type: Small, narrow leaves
- Bloom Color: White
- Plant Size at Maturity: 18–30 inches
- Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
- Water: Moderate
- Maturity: ~60 days
- USDA Zones: 3–9
- Type: Organic Biennial Herb
- Botanical Name: Ocimum basilicum citriodorum
Organically grown and shipped with care—perfect for culinary use, containers, herb gardens, and fragrant bouquets.