Melittis melissophyllum is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. Its common name is bastard balm. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Melittis
Melittis Care
Melittis Melissophyllum
What is the plant
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Shade
Hardiness zone
5 - 9
Difficulty
Medium
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Water regularly in the first weeks. Try to avoid watering on sunny afternoons to minimize the amount of moisture lost to evaporation. If your plant is in a pot, check the top soil in the pot either by looking at it or touching it with your finger. In any case, if it hasn’t rained in a month, water !
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
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Container
Melittis Royal Velvet Distinction is a perfect specimen to plant in the front of borders and in containers in well-drained soil.
Additional
Melittis melissophyllum has no toxic effects reported.
Popularity
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