Enhance your garden with the aromatic charm of Basil Scented Flower seeds, perfect for borders, containers, and pollinator-friendly gardens. These heirloom seeds are easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and offer a fragrant, long-lasting display of blooms, making them ideal for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, fragrant plants.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
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Bloom Color: Purple, pink, or white (variety dependent)
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Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
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Height: 12 – 24 inches (variety dependent)
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Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Preference: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Garden Use: Borders, beds, containers, and pollinator gardens
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, heirloom, non-GMO
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Special Traits: Drought-tolerant, aromatic foliage
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 6 – 8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed.
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Seed Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep in seed-starting mix.
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Spacing: Space seedlings 10 – 12 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; reduce watering once seedlings are established.
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Germination Period: 7 – 14 days under optimal conditions.
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Maintenance: Pinch back growing tips to encourage bushier growth and remove spent flowers to prolong blooming.
