Where to plant in my garden?
Sunny spot in the herb garden, front of the border, in a pot or a rockery.
A good flowering lawn plant.
Flowers: July-Sept
Habitat: Grassland, woodland margins and hedgerow
Height: 10-40cm
Growth Type: Perennial
Position: Full sun to semi-shade
Soil Preference: Calcareous, well drained.
Drought tolerent, however take care to water while plants are establishing.
Wild Basil
Clinopodium vulgare
Jumbo plug plant
Delicate pink flowers are rich in nectar, attracting bees, butterflies and many other insects.
Mildly aromatic leaves can be used in salads and as a herbal tea.
Advised to plant in informal groups to encourage recognition and attract bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects.