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Melissa officinalis

  • Perennial
  • 60-70 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Valuable foliage plant
  • Very hardy
Lemon balm Early spring in a propagator or late spring/early summer in a seedbed outdoors, prick out once and plant out later. Well-known medical plant (balm-tea), also used in the kitchen for various meals and dishes, like fish and game.
Pot P9
€ 3
6+ pieces -5% (2,85)
12+ pieces -10% (2,70)
in stock
ref. 42103.28
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  • Supplied by a specialist partner nursery
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Characteristics

Height 60 - 70 cm
Flowering time July - August
Flower colour White
Growth habit Ascending
Hardiness down to about -30°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Light shade, Dappled shade
Moisture Average
Soil Normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Melissa officinalis
Genus Melissa
Family Lamiaceae
Common names NL: citroenmelisse
Origin Europe