West African Wild Clove Basil Seeds - Herbal Plant

West African Wild Clove Basil is a highly aromatic tropical herb known for its strong clove-like fragrance and flavorful leaves. The plant produces lush green foliage with a spicy aroma and is widely used in culinary dishes, herbal teas, and traditional remedies. It thrives in warm, humid climates with full sun to partial shade and well-drained fertile soil. Ideal for kitchen gardens, herb beds, and container growing.

Features

• Strong clove-like aromatic leaves
• Culinary and medicinal herb plant
• Fast-growing tropical basil variety
• Suitable for fresh and dried use
• Heat-loving easy-care herb
• Attracts pollinators and bees
• Ideal for home herb gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Ocimum gratissimum
• Common Name (US): Clove Basil / African Basil
• Seed Type / Variety: Aromatic Culinary Herb Variety
• Growth Habit: Perennial herbaceous shrub
• USDA Zones: 9-11
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Year-round in warm climates
• Sowing Season: March-July
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days in warm, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering
• Mature Plant Size: 2-5 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches apart