The Herb Gallery...

To help insure success for your herb garden, many of the herbs in our list are available only in the season that they perform best in our Florida climate.

The 2010 'Herb of the Year' is Dill.

Basil, Tree

Ocimum gratissimum

• Family: Labiateae/Lamiaceae
• Classification: Perennial
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 8 - 11
• Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil: Sandy Loam
• Height: 4-6 Feet
• Propagation: Seed and Cuttings
• Optimal growing Season: Cool and Warm