Wild Basil is actually not a true basil. These small 10-inch plants carry small round green leaves, less than an inch across, with small bright pink flowers. Wild Basil has a mild, savory flavor, and is used by Italians in many dishes. Medicinally it functions as a skin preparation and a booster of the immune system. Natural low germination. Perennial. 100 seeds PLANTING Clinopodium vulgare Perennial, zones 6-9 Germination: 14-21 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 65-75ºF Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface, needs light to germinate. Starting Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-75ºF soil temperatures. Transplant after the last frost, 8-12" apart. Sowing Outdoors: After the last frost when the soil temperature reaches 65-70ºF. Sow a few seeds every 6-8" for full-sized plants. Growth Habit: Upright, mounding Height and Width: 10-12” x 12-16” Spacing: 8-12” apart Light Needs: Full sun Soil Needs: Fertile, well-drained Uses: Culinary and medicinal, Flowers attract bees and beneficials.
