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    Melittis melissophyllum

    Also Known As

    • Bastard Balm

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 16"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Melittis melissophyllum plant details

    Melittis melissophyllum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring pink and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Melittis melissophyllum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 16 IN tall
    Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring
    Uses: showy, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Melittis melissophyllum

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer, humidity
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This is a joy to see blooming in early May: numerous tubular white flowers with a prominent pink lip on lush plants - reminiscent of monkey flower. 16" stems on 24" wide clumps; easy and rewarding. Minimum temperature: -10°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Having problems with bastards? Balm 'em with Bastard Balm, I can see the infomercial now, but wait there's more, seriously though Melittis is a lovely monotypic (we love monotypic) European labiate with "whorls of the most vivid white pink or purple with ample lip and showy helmet, the whole thing being like a sainted Dead Nettle of inordinate magnificence". I can't improve on Farrer's phytoerotic description my Orange Clean Ginsu knife thing pales by comparison. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Melittis melissophyllum plant

    How to Grow Melittis melissophyllum

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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