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CINNAMON BASIL
Ocimum basilicum
ITS GOT IT ALL . . . PLUS SOME!
Cinnamon Basil Is Undoubtedly The Most Beautiful, Fragrant, Spicy, Aromatic and Fabulous Tasting Herb You Can Grow In Your Cottage Kitchen Garden!
Plant in-ground or in pots or both! You'll want this plant growing everywhere you plan on hanging out. And it's easy to see why. Cinnamon Basil is a scented visual delight with it purple veined leaves running up deep purple stems that give way to a topped spike full of soft pink, lavender and purple flowers.
Excellent for anything you would (and wouldn't) use cinnamon for including: brewing your own tea, jelly's, pies, cakes, and because it's a basil use in non sweets like pasta sauces and salads. Dry the plant and make scented potpourri sachets or dried arrangements for your home. Or just simply break off a leaf and rub it between your palms to make you feel and smell better.
A Little Modern History: Cinnamon basil is being grown on the International Space Station...that's how out of this world it is!
EASY TO GROW:
TOP SOW and cover lightly with moistened soil when Spring ground is warm. Harvest from Summer-Fall.
FULL SUN
PERENNIAL IN ZONES 9+
ANNUAL IN ALL OTHER ZONES
BUGS DO NOT LIKE THIS PLANT MAKING IT A GREAT COMPANION FOR VEG'S
SEEDS PACKAGED IN BREATHABLE GLASSINE BAG.COLOR PHOTO AND
INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED.
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