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Ocimum (Becium) angustifolium

by Johan Wentzel

Ocimum (Becium) angustifolium
Common Name
Cat's whiskers
Plant Type
Groundcover
Ocimum angustifolium is a strongly aromatic perennial that is often low growing and can be used as a groundcover. It flowers early in the season and the unusual flowers make this plant an attractive addition to a grassland garden.
Plant Description

Ocimum angustifolium is a strongly aromatic perennial that is often low growing and can be used as a groundcover. It flowers early in the season and the unusual flowers make this plant an attractive addition to a grassland garden.

Ocimum angustifolium responds very well to a fertile, well-drained soil.

Hardiness
Very hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Deciduous
Growth Rate
Moderate
Flowering Time
Spring
Flower Colour
Blue
Shape
Spreading
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
<30cm
Region
Gauteng, North West
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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