This is the same kind of basil I have in my container on the deck on the north side of our house.  It gets about 7 hours of sun per day, filtered through the pine trees back there, and seems perfect for this plant because it thrives.  This will be the 4th year I'm going to plant it.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/genovese-basil-growing.htm