Wild Sweet Basil is a really cool native plant. The flowers attract a wide variety of pollinators and they are definitely attractive in the landscape. While small, they accent the green foliage well. Similar to store-bought basil, the leaves of this plant are edible and very fragrant. It has been used as a spice and in teas. But wait, there's more! Oils from this plant can be turned into a mosquito repellent and even kill mosquito larvae! It will repel other insects too. Not only is this great for Florida summers, but Wild basil makes a great companion plant to help trick garden pests from finding your prized vegetables. 
 
Native to South FL and Central / South America
Natural range in FL is South FL
Prefers and flowers best in full sun but tolerates shade
Enjoys moist well-drained soils or pots
1.5-2' tall.
Can be grown in zones 10-11 but we have success in 9b as well
 
Size: 1 gal
 
Shipping materials are recycled. Please feel free to compost our shredded paper we use for cushioning. The package may have been reused. Feel free to reuse again, use as mulch, or recycle.
 
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