Wild Magic Basil

Scientific Name: Ocimum basilicum 'Wild Magic'

Also Known As

Ocimum herbalea 'Wild Magic'

Plant type

perennial, herb, annual / biennial

size

H: 18"-30"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

9b-12

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Wild Magic Basil plant details

Wild Magic Basil is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial herb with green and purple foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Wild Magic Basil

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green and purple
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: culinary, edible, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Wild Magic Basil

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I LOVE this beautiful new ornamental Basil! First, it adds wonderful color to the edge of a garden with its purple-black foliage. Second, its nice, dense, 18”x24” habit and tons of upright violet blooms are always buzzing with bees. Third, like suspended animation, it holds its good looks, compact form and multitude of blooms all season and into Fall. Blooms are sterile, so the leaves are never bitter, tasting like Thai Basil to me! A perfect container plant, too (3+ gal)! Well-drained soil and compost.