Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis 1L
Product Code: 187541
£5.59
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- Common Name: Lemon Balm
- M. officinalis is a bushy perennial with broadly ovate, lemon-scented leaves with scalloped edges, and leafy spikes of creamy-white or pale purple flowers in summer
- Foliage: Deciduous. Habit: Bushy
- Position: Full sun, Partial shade. Aspect: South-facing or West-facing
- Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand. Moisture: Well-drained. pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Ultimate height: 0.5-1 metres. Ultimate spread: 0.1-0.5 metres. Time to ultimate height: 2-5 years
- Suggested planting locations: Cottage and informal garden. Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds.
Description
Description
A bushy perennial herb with ovate, lemon-scented leaves, and creamy-white or pale purple flowers in summer. H&S: 75cm x 50cm. Prefers a sunny position. Dead-head to avoid self-seeding.