Wild Basil
NameWild Basil
Species NameClinopodium vulgare
Common NameWild Basil
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originasia
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typedeciduous broadleaf
Height (cm)45
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesHairy leaves and stems; dense, terminal cluster of small, purple, tubular flowers.
Description
This specimen of Wild Basil displays vibrant green, hairy leaves and a distinctive terminal cluster of small, tubular purple flowers. The plant exhibits a typical upright growth habit for its species, though it is not a woody plant traditionally used for bonsai.
