Lemon Basil
$12.99
Available for Local DeliveryA fragrant ornamental and edible plant, this herb offers a delightful addition to your garden! With its green narrow leaves and a distinct lemon flavor, Lemon Basil provides a refreshing twist to your culinary endeavors.
Discover the benefits of Lemon Basil and explore the possibilities of growing this herb! From adding zest to salads and dressings to infusing teas and beverages, there are various ways to use Lemon Basil in your kitchen. Its vibrant foliage not only adds visual appeal, but also contributes to the overall ambiance of your garden. Explore the wonders of Lemon Basil and savor its unique flavor and fragrance in your culinary creations.
Species: x citriodorum
Plant Height: 36 in.
Spread: 24 in.
Evergreen: No
Plant Form: upright spreading
Summer Foliage Color: gray green
Minimum Sunlight: full sun
Maximum Sunlight: full sun
This herb develops green narrow foliage. Its edible leaves give a robust, lemony flavor to add to your recipes. Fill your edible garden bed with this aromatic, flavorful herb!
Lemon Basil can be grown in vegetable beds, raised beds, or containers with a draining hole. With its healthy, green, foliage, this herb will bring color and fun texture to your landscape!
Lemon Basil is a fast-growing annual that will grow to about 3 feet tall and spread 24 inches wide. This herb grows best in full sun with well-draining, organic soil. It also prefers to grow in average moist soil conditions.
How to Grow Lemon Basil
Lemon Basil grows best when planted after the last frost in spring. In most parts of Texas, planting from February through May allows the plant to establish before the summer.
Lemon Basil thrives in full sun with 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Plenty of sunlight helps plants produce the most flavorful leaves and encourages strong growth throughout the growing season.
Water Lemon Basil regularly to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. During Texas summers, plants may need watering several times per week, especially if grown in containers.
Yes, Lemon Basil grows very well in containers, raised beds, and herb gardens. Choose a pot with good drainage and for best results use Calloway’s Organic Container Potting Soil.
To encourage continuous growth, harvest leaves regularly and pinch back flower buds. This helps the plant stay bushy and keeps producing tender, flavorful leaves longer into the season.