species 18,224 observations
Sweet Basil
Ocimum basilicum
Field notes
Supports All
77
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Celery Leaftier Moth, Soybean Looper Moth, Sri Lanka Plume Moth, Brown Triangle Snout
4
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Goldfinch, Large-tailed Aphideater, Western Flower Thrips, American Serpentine Leaf Miner
5
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Great Southern White, Two-spotted Longhorn Bee, White Peacock
68
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Rabbits
- Habit
- Ascending
- Plant type
- Annual Edible Herb Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.