Wild Basil is quite a versatile plant when it comes to where it will grow. I could not find any information on its floral-faunal relationships though. Like most members of the mint family, the bees do seem to love the flowers and the deer and other mammals do not seem to bother it. This plant can be a spreader by both seeds and rhizomes, so be mindful of where you plant it.
Photo credit: Andreas Rockstein
Wild Basil is quite a versatile plant when it comes to where it will grow. I could not find any information on its floral-faunal relationships though. Like most members of the mint family, the bees do seem to love the flowers and the deer and other mammals do not seem to bother it. This plant can be a spreader by both seeds and rhizomes, so be mindful of where you plant it.
Photo credit: Andreas Rockstein
Life Cycle: Perennial
Sun Exposure: Full-Part-Shade
Soil Moisture: Medium/wet – Dry
Height: 2 feet
Plant Spacing: Rhizome
Bloom Time: June-September
Bloom Color: Pinkish Purple
Advantages: Pollinator Favorite, Deer Resistant, Edible
