Mentha spicata 'Nile Valley' Lemon Balm Wild Basil

Wild Basil

Avoid in pregnancy

Tiny pale pink tubular flowers covered in pale green bracts

Aromatic dark green leaves

Plant outside when all threat of frost has passed

Mentha spicata 'Nile Valley' Lemon Balm Wild BasilDescription Mentha spicata 'Nile Valley', Nile Valley Mint Hardy herbaceous perennial, Ht. 50cm, spread indefinite. Pale purple, small flowers in terminal cylindrical spikes. Mid green, oval shaped, spearmint scented and flavoured leaves. Want to know more? For hardiness, soil types, planting location and growing advice, please see our Jekkapedia entry. For more information please see Jekka's blog or our FAQs page. Available as Nile Valley Mint herb