Basil Varieties

Cinnamon Basil

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Just like Cardinal Basil, Cinnamon Basil is very pretty and the bees love it!

Best Features:

1) This variety has reddish stems and pink flowers.

2) Cinnamon Basil is spicy (cinnamon) and sweet (basil).

3) This variety is container friendly.

Cinnamon Basil smells and looks good!

4) It is edible and ornamental!

5) Cinnamon Basil grows up to 3 feet tall.

6) This variety likes sun and partial shade.

7) Cinnamon Basil matures in 65 days.

 

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