Wild Basil
Satureja vulgaris
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Wild Basil is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches Up to 2 ft and blooms in early summer and fall with pink/purple flowers. It offers valuable nectar and pollen, food or habitat for birds, and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Dry, Dry to Medium, Medium, Medium to Wet, Wet
- Height
- Up to 2 ft
- Spread
- 1–2 ft
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer, Fall
- Bloom Color
- Pink/purple
- Garden Goals
- Deer Resistant, Feed Birds, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Small garden; container; pollinator garden; front border
- Wildlife Value
- Limited; nectar for small pollinators
Wild Basil grows best in full sun or shade with dry, dry to medium, medium, medium to wet, or wet soil. At maturity, it is typically Up to 2 ft tall and 1–2 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support butterflies, native bees, and birds. Notable wildlife value includes: Limited; nectar for small pollinators. It is well suited to Small garden, container, pollinator garden, front border.
Good to know: Compact mint-family plant with rounded flower heads.