Native basil

Plectranthus graveolens

Description: Native Basil is a low-growing shrub that can reach up to 1.5m tall with a 2m spread. It produces broad, fuzzy leaves throughout the year, with slender clusters of tiny purple/blue flowers during warmer months. Although it’s a type of mint, it is a very strongly aromatic with a fragrence that resembles basil, sage and mint.

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