Limestone Wild Basil
Clinopodium arkansanum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AR, IL, IN, KS and 13 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Limestone wild basil is a compact native perennial that forms neat clumps of aromatic foliage topped with small white or pale pink flower spikes in summer. This well-behaved plant maintains a tidy appearance throughout the growing season and tolerates part sun conditions well.
In an HOA neighborhood
Limestone Wild Basil is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- Dies back completely in winter
Wildlife value
The summer blooms attract native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. The seeds provide food for small birds in fall.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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