Melittis

Melittis Melittis Melissophyllum

What is the plant

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

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Shade

Hardiness zone

5 - 9

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

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 !
Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.

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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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