Basil, Lime
Ocimum americanum
Description: Lime Basil is a fragrant, citrus-scented annual herb known for its bright green, slightly serrated leaves and refreshing lime aroma. With a zesty twist on traditional basil, this variety adds a unique flavor to salads, seafood dishes, teas, and cocktails. Fast-growing and highly aromatic, Lime Basil is perfect for herb gardens, container planting, and companion planting with vegetables.
Wildlife Benefits: The delicate white flowers of Lime Basil attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for digestion and respiratory support, Lime Basil is rich in essential oils and antioxidants. Its leaves can be used fresh or dried in teas, infusions, and culinary preparations to promote wellness and relaxation.
Native Status: Native to Africa and South Asia, Lime Basil thrives in warm climates and grows well in Georgia’s long growing season.
Pollinator Friendliness: While primarily cultivated for its leaves, allowing some plants to flower provides an excellent nectar source for pollinators.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun
How to Grow: Sow seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or direct sow in warm soil after the last frost. Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly. Pinch back young plants to encourage bushy growth and prevent early flowering. Harvest leaves frequently to encourage continued production and maintain the plant’s citrusy flavor.
Grow Lime Basil for its refreshing scent, culinary versatility, and pollinator appeal—a fragrant, easy-to-grow herb that adds a bright citrus twist to your garden and kitchen.
Available in 2.5 inch pots
Ocimum americanum
Description: Lime Basil is a fragrant, citrus-scented annual herb known for its bright green, slightly serrated leaves and refreshing lime aroma. With a zesty twist on traditional basil, this variety adds a unique flavor to salads, seafood dishes, teas, and cocktails. Fast-growing and highly aromatic, Lime Basil is perfect for herb gardens, container planting, and companion planting with vegetables.
Wildlife Benefits: The delicate white flowers of Lime Basil attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for digestion and respiratory support, Lime Basil is rich in essential oils and antioxidants. Its leaves can be used fresh or dried in teas, infusions, and culinary preparations to promote wellness and relaxation.
Native Status: Native to Africa and South Asia, Lime Basil thrives in warm climates and grows well in Georgia’s long growing season.
Pollinator Friendliness: While primarily cultivated for its leaves, allowing some plants to flower provides an excellent nectar source for pollinators.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun
How to Grow: Sow seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or direct sow in warm soil after the last frost. Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly. Pinch back young plants to encourage bushy growth and prevent early flowering. Harvest leaves frequently to encourage continued production and maintain the plant’s citrusy flavor.
Grow Lime Basil for its refreshing scent, culinary versatility, and pollinator appeal—a fragrant, easy-to-grow herb that adds a bright citrus twist to your garden and kitchen.
Available in 2.5 inch pots
Ocimum americanum
Description: Lime Basil is a fragrant, citrus-scented annual herb known for its bright green, slightly serrated leaves and refreshing lime aroma. With a zesty twist on traditional basil, this variety adds a unique flavor to salads, seafood dishes, teas, and cocktails. Fast-growing and highly aromatic, Lime Basil is perfect for herb gardens, container planting, and companion planting with vegetables.
Wildlife Benefits: The delicate white flowers of Lime Basil attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used for digestion and respiratory support, Lime Basil is rich in essential oils and antioxidants. Its leaves can be used fresh or dried in teas, infusions, and culinary preparations to promote wellness and relaxation.
Native Status: Native to Africa and South Asia, Lime Basil thrives in warm climates and grows well in Georgia’s long growing season.
Pollinator Friendliness: While primarily cultivated for its leaves, allowing some plants to flower provides an excellent nectar source for pollinators.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–24 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun
How to Grow: Sow seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or direct sow in warm soil after the last frost. Plant in well-drained soil and water regularly. Pinch back young plants to encourage bushy growth and prevent early flowering. Harvest leaves frequently to encourage continued production and maintain the plant’s citrusy flavor.
Grow Lime Basil for its refreshing scent, culinary versatility, and pollinator appeal—a fragrant, easy-to-grow herb that adds a bright citrus twist to your garden and kitchen.
Available in 2.5 inch pots