| Common Names |
Wild Sweet Basil, Wild Mosquitoplant |
| Family |
Lamiaceae (Mint Family) |
| Origin |
South Florida, Caribbean, Mexico, Central & South America |
| Plant Type |
Herbaceous Annual |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Mature Size |
3–4 ft tall, 2–3 ft wide |
| Light |
Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Needs |
Moderate |
| Soil |
Well-drained |
| Harvest Season |
Late Spring to Summer |
| Time to Harvest |
60–75 days from planting |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| USDA Zones |
9–11 |
| Florida Native |
Yes (Endangered in Florida) |
| Propagation |
Seeds, Cuttings |
| Seasonal Traits |
Blooms with purple flowers in warm seasons |
