Mazhar Botanic Garden

Ocimum basilicum cv. ‘Cardinal’

Basil Cardinal

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000391
English name: Basil Cardinal
Arabic name: ريحان كاردينال
Native: Africa and Asia
Country: Africa
(PGR): Common

perennial herb growing up to 60- 70 cm tall, 20-30 cm wide leaves strongly aromatic, oval flowers deep purple red or purple bracts over a long season

Grow some Cardinal Organic basil in containers in your patio herb garden and enjoy the flavour and colour all summer long Basil prefers warm weather and full sun

Remarque: It is called in the Egyptian French basil (ريحان فرنساوي )

Ornamental plant. Culinary herb for gardens and containers. Excellent for adding flavor to soups, sauces, fish and meat dishes. Use leaves fresh, or dry and keep in an airtight container.

 

Texture: Clay
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds , cuttings.
Flowering time: Summer
Status: Cultivated
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Herb
Plant Uses: Kitchen
Located in: Kitchen garden SHV

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