60 Days to maturity. Ocimum x africanum. Organic Lemon Basil Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Lemon basil is a stabilized interspecific hybrid between Ocimum basilicum and Ocimum americanum. The leaves are smaller and more pinnate compared to sweet basil, with a distinctive lemony scent. It grows as an annual or short-lived perennial 18-20 inches tall. Used commonly in Southeast Asian cooking and appreciated for its citrus aroma and flavor. ~19,000 seeds/oz.