Clinopodium vulgare
Wild Basil
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Description:
Tiny pink-purple flowers whorl around the tips of each stem and tucked within each pair of leaves, taking turns to bloom. One-to-two-inch long, hairy, faintly aromatic, green leaves grow in an opposite pattern, intermittantly up the stalk. Leaves are edible and are known to be used as a seasoning or as a tea. A member of the mint family, this plant offers some deer resistance and has good drought tolerance. Wild Basil naturally occurs in open woodlands, meadows and fields, and is suitable for sandy, loamy, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. It is easy to grow from seed and makes a lovely addition to your native perennial garden, along borders, or in your herb garden. Wild Basil blooms throughout the summer; deadheading encourages additional flowers to grow.
Wildlife Value: Attractive to bees and butterflies.
Plant Details:
Other Scientific Names: Satureja vulgaris
Plant Type: Flower, Perennial
New Jersey Native: Yes
Bloom Times: Summer
Bloom Colors: Purple
Deer Resistance: Some
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Bees and Other Pollinators, Butterflies
Salt Tolerance: Unknown
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: All Regions in NJ
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Soil pH: Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry, Moist
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Size and Growth Rate
Height: .5 - 1.5 ft
Spread: .5 - .75 ft
Growth Rate: Fast