Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an aromatic perennial herb grown for its leaves, widely used fresh or dried to flavor tomato and pasta dishes. Inputs Hardiness zone 91 Hardiness zone 101 Hardiness zone 111 Full sun1 Moist soil1 Outputs Human food1 Medicinal use1 Type Herb Perennial Functions Attracting bees1 Insect repellent1 Footnotes Ocimum basilicum | Plants for a Future ↩ ↩2 ↩3 ↩4 ↩5 ↩6 ↩7 ↩8 ↩9