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Temp / Zone (2)

Zone 1 · Below -50° F, remove filter
Zone 2A · -50° to -45° F, add filter
Zone 2B · -45° to -40° F, add filter
Zone 3A · -40° to -35° F, add filter
Zone 3B · -35° to -30° F, add filter
Zone 4A · -30° to -25° F, add filter
Zone 4B · -25° to -20° F, add filter
Zone 5A · -20° to -15° F, add filter
Zone 5B · -15° to -10° F, add filter
Zone 6A · -10° to -5° F, add filter
Zone 6B · -5° to 0° F, add filter
Zone 7A · 0° to 5° F, add filter
Zone 7B · 5° to 10° F, add filter
Zone 8A · 10° to 15° F, add filter
Zone 8B · 15° to 20° F, add filter
Zone 9A · 20° to 25° F, add filter
Zone 9B · 25° to 30° F, add filter
Zone 10A · 30° to 35° F, add filter
Zone 10B · 35° to 40° F, add filter
Zone 11 · Above 40° F, remove filter

Plant Type

Shrub, add filter
Tree, add filter
Tropical, add filter
Vines, add filter
Vegetable, add filter
Groundcover, add filter
Ornamental Grass, add filter
Wild Flower, add filter
Coniferous, add filter
Palm, add filter
Rose, add filter
Herb, add filter
Biennial, add filter
Aquatic, add filter
Fruit, add filter
Lawn Grass, add filter
Annual Bedding, add filter
Perennial, add filter
Cactus / Succulent, add filter
Weed, add filter
Bulb, add filter

Sun Exposure

Full / Mostly Sun, add filter
Full / Mostly Shade, add filter
Morning Sun / Evening Shade, add filter
Morning Shade / Evening Sun, add filter
Dappled Light / Filtered Sun, add filter

Soil Type

Sand, add filter
Loam, add filter
Clay, add filter
Silt, add filter

Water Needs

Average, add filter
High, add filter
Low, add filter

Growth Rates

Slow, add filter
Fast, add filter
Moderate, add filter
Very Fast, add filter

Flower Color

Attracts

Butterflies, add filter
Hummingbirds, add filter
Wildlife, add filter
Visual Attention, add filter
Songbirds / Birds, add filter

Foliage Color

Blue Green, add filter
Yellow, add filter
Chartreuse, add filter
Burgundy, add filter
Black, add filter
Red, add filter
Orange, add filter
Bronze, add filter
Purple, add filter
White, add filter
Blue, add filter
Grey / Silver, add filter
Pink, add filter
Light Green, add filter
Medium Green, add filter
Dark Green, add filter

Fragrances

None, add filter
Aromatic, add filter
Fragrant Foliage, add filter
Fragrant Flowers, add filter
Citrus (Citronella), add filter
Pine, add filter
Potpourri, add filter

Season of Color

Spring Blooms, add filter
Summer Blooms, add filter
Fall Blooms, add filter
Winter Blooms, add filter
Early Spring Blooms, add filter
Fall Foliage, add filter
Winter Foliage, add filter
Spring Foliage, add filter
Summer Foliage, add filter
Fall Berries, add filter
Early Summer Blooms, add filter
Summer Berries, add filter
Winter Berries, add filter

Resistant To

Deer Resistant, add filter
Drought, add filter
Insect, add filter
Disease, add filter
Foot Traffic, add filter
Mildew, add filter
Heat, add filter
Salt Tolerant, add filter

Landscape Uses

Woodland Border, add filter
Mass Planting, add filter
Foundation, add filter
Buffer / Screens, add filter
Containers / Planters, add filter
Border / Edger, add filter
Garden Pond, add filter
Background, add filter
Shrub Border, add filter
Outdoor Living Areas, add filter
Accent, add filter
Under Shade Tree, add filter
Groundcover, add filter
Stones and Pavers, add filter
Lawn Substitute, add filter
Topiary, add filter
Hanging Baskets, add filter
Provides Shade, add filter
Focal Point Specimen, add filter
Landscape Beds, add filter
Frame Structure, add filter
Erosion Control, add filter
Property Value, add filter
Espalier, add filter
Entryway, add filter
Small Groups, add filter
Hedges, add filter
Tree Form Shrub, add filter
Median Strips, add filter
Street Tree, add filter
Mailbox Plant, add filter
Climber, add filter
Annual Flower Bed, add filter
Perennial Garden, add filter

Growth Habits

Columnar, add filter
Broad, add filter
Mounding, add filter
Trailing / Spreading, add filter
Mat-Forming, add filter
Weeping, add filter
Pendulous Branchlets, add filter
Sprawling, add filter
Globose, add filter
Vase-shape, add filter
Rounded, add filter
Clumping, add filter
Vertical, add filter
Low-Growing, add filter
Upright, add filter
Bushy, add filter
Weeping / Cascading, add filter
Dense, add filter
Arching, add filter
Conical, add filter
Tall, add filter
Twisted Branching, add filter
Climbing, add filter
Grassy, add filter

Theme Gardens

Rock, add filter
Japanese, add filter
Cottage, add filter
Butterfly, add filter
Hummingbird, add filter
Vegetable, add filter
Herb, add filter
Bog, add filter
Perennial, add filter
Woodland/Shade, add filter

Culinary Usages (1)

Meat, add filter
Soups / Stews, add filter
Rice, add filter
Cheeses, add filter
Oil / Vinegars, add filter
Jellies / Preserves, add filter
Drinks / Teas / Juices, add filter
Liqueurs, add filter
Desserts, add filter
Salads / Sandwiches, add filter
Vegetable Dishes, add filter
Pasta Dishes, add filter
Garnish, add filter
Dips, add filter
Sauces / Salsa, add filter
Dressings / Marinade, remove filter
Eggs, add filter
Pickles / Pickled, add filter
Potatoes, add filter
Candies, add filter
Stuffings, add filter
Casseroles, add filter
Fresh Eating, add filter
Fried, add filter
Cereals, add filter

Level of Care

High, add filter
Average, add filter
Low, add filter

Fruit Maturity

4 Weeks, add filter
6 Weeks, add filter
8 Weeks, add filter
10+ Weeks, add filter

Average Height

0' to 1', add filter
1' to 2', add filter
2' to 3', add filter
3' to 4', add filter
5' to 6', add filter
4' to 5', add filter
6' to 8', add filter
8' to 10', add filter
10' to 12', add filter
12' to 15', add filter
15' to 20', add filter
20' to 30', add filter
30' to 40', add filter
40' to 50', add filter
50' to 70', add filter
70' +, add filter

Average Width

.5' to 1', add filter
1' to 2', add filter
2' to 3', add filter
3' to 4', add filter
4' to 6', add filter
6' to 8', add filter
8' to 10', add filter
10' to 15', add filter
15' to 20', add filter
20' to 30', add filter
30' to 50', add filter
50' +, add filter

Soil Drainage

Well Drained, add filter
Moderately Drained, add filter
Poorly Drained, add filter
Very Poorly Drained, add filter

Soil pH

4.5, add filter
5, add filter
5.5, add filter
6, add filter
6.5, add filter
7, add filter
7.5, add filter
8, add filter
8.5, add filter

Plants to explore

Zone 1 · Below -50° F , remove filter
Zone 11 · Above 40° F , remove filter
Dressings / Marinade , remove filter

Sweet Basil

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Herb Plants

Sweet Basil

Ocimum basilicum

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