Botanic Garden >> Gardening > >> Houseplants >> Plants for Details >> Herbs

Lemon Basil 'Mrs. Burns' (Ocimum basilicum 'Mrs. Burns'): Heirloom Lemon Basil

Overview

Lemon basil 'Mrs. Burns' (Ocimum basilicum 'Mrs. Burns') is an heirloom cultivar prized for its intense lemon fragrance and large, bright green leaves. It is a favorite for teas, desserts, and fish dishes.

Botanical Details

Family:	Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Ocimum (OSS-ih-mum)
Species:	basilicum (bass-IL-ee-kum)
Cultivar:	Mrs. Burns

Growing Tips

Similar to other basils: full sun, warm temperatures, pinch flowers. Excellent in containers. Leaves retain flavor well when dried or frozen.

Herbs: Lemon Tree: The Classic Citrus for Fruit, Fragrance & Foliage; Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis): Calming Herb for Tea and Pollinators; Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum): The King of Culinary Herbs; Red Rubin Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Red Rubin'): Deep Purple Foliage for Ornamental and Culinary Use; Lime Basil (Ocimum americanum 'Lime'): Zesty Citrus Basil for Drinks and Desserts; Lemon Basil 'Sweet Dani': A Fragrant Culinary Herb; Lemon Thyme (Thymus citriodorus): Citrus-Scented Culinary Thyme; Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Cinnamon'): Spicy-Sweet Basil with Warm Cinnamon Notes; Thai Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Thai'): Aromatic Herb for Southeast Asian Cuisine; Pistou Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Pistou'): Compact French Variety for Small Spaces

Garden Articles

Hosta 'Lemon Lime': Savory's Citrus Refreshment

Tropical Hibiscus 'Lemon Chiffon' – Hibiscus rosa-sinensis

'Pink Lemonade' Lemon (Citrus limon 'Pink Lemonade'): Variegated Foliage, Pink-Fleshed Fruit

Thymus citriodorus 'Variegata': Variegated Lemon Thyme – Citrus Scent and Gold-Splashed Leaves

Purple Ruffles Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Ruffles'): Frilly, Deep Purple Leaves for Texture and Flavor

Purple Basil 'Purple Delight' (Ocimum basilicum 'Purple Delight'): Rich Purple Foliage for Color and Flavor

Sweet Genovese Basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Sweet Genovese'): The Classic Italian Basil for Pesto Perfection

Plants

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis): Aromatic Evergreen Herb for Kitchen and Garden

Catnip (Nepeta cataria): The Feline Favorite Herb

Borage (Borago officinalis): Starflower for Bees and Cuisine

Comfrey (Symphytum officinale): Healing Herb and Dynamic Accumulator

Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis): Spring Ephemeral with Red Sap

Lovage (Levisticum officinale): Towering Celery-Flavored Herb

Sweet Fern (Comptonia peregrina): Native Nitrogen-Fixer with Fern-Like Foliage