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Variegated Greek Basil
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Plant of the Week- Episode 501

Common Name:
Variegated Greek Basil

Scientific Name:
Ocimum citriodorum (‘Pesto Perpetuo’)

Greek columnar basil with an upright habit;
First variegated basil on the market

Size:
4ft. tall

Leaves:
Light to dark green with creamy white margins

Flowers:
No flowers, which makes this a great culinary basil

Culture:
Full sun

Other:
Fertilize weekly with liquid fertilizer for great growth
excellent for cooking, spicier than traditional basil
lives as a tropical perennial when brought indoors in winter
propagation is prohibited.In the Garden


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Fairview Greenhouses & Garden Center

 
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