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Sweet basil
Ocimum basilicum
In the United States:
Cultivated
Sweet basil produces spikes of small white to light purple flowers that supply nectar and pollen visited by honeybees. Bloom occurs over an extended summer period in warm conditions. As an annual herb, regular pinching of growing tips encourages bushier growth and prolonged flowering for foragers.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–September |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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