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Ocimum basilicum 'Prospera Red' ~ Prospera Red Basil

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Ocimum basilicum 'Prospera Red' ~ Prospera Red Basil
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  • Size: 12-CT FLAT

Prospera Red Basil is a relatively new and exciting cultivar that has gained attention for its beautiful appearance and disease resistance. It's part of the Prospera series developed specifically for improved resistance to downy mildew and Fusarium Wilt, which are common problems with many basil varieties.

Type: 

Annual, Herb

Height: 

1.5' - 2'

Spread: 

1’ - 1.5'

Spacing: 

2'

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

4 - 9

Culture: 

Full Sun, Part Sun

Bloom Color: 

White/Purple

Season of Interest: 

Summer, Year-Round

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly.   Pinch back regularly to delay flowering- once plant flowers it will wither and die.  Potential issues include mildew, leaf spot, and wilt.  Watch for slugs and aphids.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Kitchen Garden, Edible Garden, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Tomato, Bee Balm, Cucumber

IMAGE: BallSeed Inc, Prospera Red Herb Basil

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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