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



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.

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.

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