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Melissa Officinalis | Lemon Balm Or Melissa Officinalis
Melissa Officinalis | Lemon Balm Or Melissa Officinalis

Melissa Officinalis | Lemon Balm Or Melissa Officinalis

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Lemon-scented, light green leaves appear in early spring and are followed...

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Plant description

Lemon-scented, light green leaves appear in early spring and are followed in midsummer by spikes of tiny, pale-yellow flowers, which fade to white or lilac. This is an easy-to-grow foliage plant that is ideal for the front of a sunny border or herb garden. The flowers are attractive to bees, reflected in one of the plant's common names (bee balm), and the lemon-scented leaves are delicious in salads, soups and also great for tea making.

Position

Position

Full sun

Rate of growth

Rate of growth

Average

Flowering period

Flowering period

June - August

Soil type

Soil type

All soil types

Hardiness

Hardiness

Fully hardy

5 year guarantee

5 year guarantee

Eventual height & spread
Eventual height and spread

Specifications

Delivery Option
Standard delivery
Location
Outdoor
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
All soil types
Rate of growth
Average
Hardiness
Fully hardy
Flowering Period
June - August
Flower colour
White
Dimensions
9cm pot
Product Code
PL020000286

Care guide

It self-seeds freely, so is best cut down after flowering unless you want a large clump.

Surface-sow from late spring to late summer in seed trays and keep at around 20°C. Alternatively sow directly into a well-prepared border after all risk of frost has passed. Water regularly without waterlogging and thin out to 35cm intervals when large enough to handle.

Please note: This herb dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

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