Native Basil Plant 200mm

Although it’s a type of mint, Bush Basil is strongly aromatic and somewhat resembles basil, complimenting Mediterranean flavours like tomato and garlic. Scatter fresh leaves on pizza or caprese salad, or toss small amounts into a blender with pine nuts and olive oil for a fragrant, homemade pesto.

Grow Native Basil in full sun to partly shaded conditions, in a freely draining soil. Though it will tolerate sandy soil and low nutrient levels, a loamy potting mix with plenty of organic matter will yield a better harvest. This species produces broad, fuzzy leaves throughout the year, with slender clusters of tiny purple/blue flowers during warmer months.