Ocimum basilicum. 90 days. Open-pollinated.
Clove Scented Basil is an heirloom basil variety native to tropical Africa and Asia.
Plant grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches with 4 inch long, aromatic leaves that smell of cloves, thyme, and cinnamon.
Clusters of small, pinkish-white flowers will bloom if the plant is left to bolt and are a favorite of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
Excellent for flavoring food and tea, or for use as a sweet-smelling ornamental in a butterfly garden!
Clove Scented Basil
Growth Chart
Hardiness Zones:
3 to 12
Light Requirement:
Full sun
Soil Type:
Rich, moist, well-drained
Sow Depth:
1/4 inch
Plant Spacing:
15 to 18 inches
Germination Temp:
70°F or higher
Germination Time:
7 to 14 days
Maturation:
90 days
Growing Tips
Direct sow when soil temperatures have warmed and there is no longer any danger of frost. Plant seeds 1/4 inch beneath the soil and thin to one plant every 15 to 18 inches once the seedlings have developed their first set of true leaves.
