Common Name
Wild basil
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Fields, pastures, roadsides, clearings, and other disturbed habitats; also widespread, but less characteristic, in various mesic to dry forests and woodlands. Common in the mountains and Piedmont; infrequent in the n. Coastal Plain.
Wildlife value: Attracts various pollinators, including bees and butterflies and hummingbirds
Flower Color
Cream/White
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Beloved Brook's Ruckersville Nursery Inventory
Nursery is open by appointment only. Email them to set up a time. This plant list if from the begging of the 2025 season and may be outdated. If there is something specific that you’re looking for, they recommend you confirm that they have it when you schedule an appointment
| Pots Available | Plugs Available | Pot size: | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Quart |
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