Melittis melissophyllum
BASTARD BALM
Lamiaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Flowers: pink or purple & white

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: aromatic
 
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Melittis melissophyllum
BASTARD BALM
Lamiaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.2m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink or purple & white

Flowering Time: late spring to early summer

Leaves: aromatic


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage & mediterranean designs

Uses: border, mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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