CALAMINTHA CLINOPODIUM.
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Family: LABIATAE
Common name: WILD BASIL, CLINOPODIUM VULGARE
Height(approx.): 9-15in
This lovely dwarf catmint forms a low cushion of hairy fragrant leaves, above which, from July until September, arise short spikes carrying globular clusters of bright pink flowers, rather like a candelabra. This is possibly the last of the catmints to be in flower. Wild Basil has mauve coloured flowers unlike Garden Basil which has white flowers.
Sowing advice: SOW AT ANYTIME. COVER WITH COMPOST OR GRIT 5mm. DEEP. KEEP MOIST IN A WARM SPOT OUTSIDE OR IN A PROPAGATOR AT 15-20 DEGREES C. GROW ON SEEDLINGS IN 3" POTS. PLANT OUT IN GOOD, WELL-DRAINED GARDEN SOIL.
$2.94 / packet
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