{"product_id":"wild-basil-plug-plants-clinopodium-vulgare","title":"Wild Basil Plug Plants | Clinopodium vulgare","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild Basil Plug Plants \u003cem\u003eClinopodium vulgare\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild basil is a hardy native perennial commonly found in grasslands, woodland edges, hedgerows and chalk downland, where its clusters of pinkish-purple flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, particularly bees, butterflies and hoverflies. This long-flowering wildflower is an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens, wildflower meadows and naturalistic planting schemes. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soils, including chalky and calcareous ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its common name, wild basil is not closely related to culinary basil, although its aromatic leaves have a pleasant herbal scent when crushed. It is a valuable nectar source throughout summer and helps support a wide range of beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur strong, healthy plants are grown in \u003cstrong\u003e40cc cell trays\u003c\/strong\u003e and are ready to be planting in their final position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from native seed and grown for us in the UK, our plug plants are an ideal way to boost species in a wildflower meadow or to easily establish plants in your garden or in areas where seed germination can be erratic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend planting 5-7 plugs per metre square in groups of at least 3 per species for a naturalistic look.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow Mania UK","offers":[{"title":"10 Plugs","offer_id":55611730559352,"sku":"MAS-PP135-10-plugs","price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Plugs","offer_id":55611730592120,"sku":"MAS-PP135-20-plugs","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Plugs","offer_id":55611730624888,"sku":"MAS-PP135-50-plugs","price":74.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"150 Plugs","offer_id":55611730657656,"sku":"MAS-PP135-150-plugs","price":156.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/3835\/8834\/files\/Wild_basil.jpg?v=1785423749","url":"https:\/\/meadowmania.co.uk\/products\/wild-basil-plug-plants-clinopodium-vulgare","provider":"Meadowmania UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}