magic plant pot Basil 'Wild Magic'

magic plant pot Basil 'Wild Magic'Basil 'Wild Magic', scientifically known as *Ocimum basilicum* 'Wild Magic', is a striking cultivar from the Herbalea series prized for its ornamental and edible qualities. This variety features deep green leaves with dramatic purple black margins and nearly black new growth, creating a vibrant contrast. It grows to a compact size of about 18 24 inches in height and 12 24 inches in spread, forming a bushy, attractive plant topped with upright violet

Basil 'Wild Magic', scientifically known as *Ocimum basilicum* 'Wild Magic', is a striking cultivar from the Herbalea series prized for its ornamental and edible qualities. This variety features deep green leaves with dramatic purple-black margins and nearly black new growth, creating a vibrant contrast. It grows to a compact size of about 18-24 inches in height and 12-24 inches in spread, forming a bushy, attractive plant topped with upright violet to deep purple blooms that attract pollinators like bees.

Best suited to USDA hardiness zones 9b-11 (often grown as an annual in cooler climates but noted for better cold tolerance than many basils), 'Wild Magic' thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Its leaves offer a sweet, heavy, fruity basil flavor—milder than some varieties yet rich and aromatic—making it ideal for culinary uses in pesto, salads, sauces, and garnishes, while its colorful foliage also enhances gardens, containers, and ornamental borders.

Mature Height: 24"
Mature Width: 24"
Light: Full Sun
Water: Moderate

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