Buy Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Velvet Distinction' PP13233

Also Known As

Melittis 'Distinction'
Royal Velvet Distinction Bastard Balm
ROYAL VELVET PLANT

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 18"

planting zones

6a-10b

4x5" | $19

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Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Velvet Distinction' PP13233 plant details

Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Velvet Distinction' PP13233 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Velvet Distinction' PP13233

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: clumping, container plant, fragrant, honey-scented, lemon-scented, rare, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Velvet Distinction' PP13233

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: average and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Melittis melissiophyllum, bastard balm, is something you don't find every day. This unique species has white orchid-like flowers with a pink lip in mid to late spring. 'Royal Velvet Distinction' offers a deeper pink lip edged in white which is more ornamental than the species. The foliage is light green and slightly fuzzy with a light lemon fragrance when rubbed. This native of the old world is found from the southern UK through central Europe and as far east as Turkey. The genus name Melittis refers to bees, an insect that loves to visit the flowers of this intriguing plant. Tolerant of dry shade. Tolerant of fairly full sun with good moisture. Deer resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Rare and charming, wine-red and white orchid-like flowers profusely grace this 18-30" beauty with its honey-scented foliage, over a long period in border or container; butterflies love it! S/M/GDr PP13233 EU8166

By: Forestfarm

White orchid-like flowers. Scented foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

A mouthful of a name....yet for all its pedigreed pompousness, it is commonly called Bastard Balm...so there. It is actually a quite attractive member of the mint family with orchid-like white flowers accented by a dark purple lip. When not in flower, the 18" clump is composed of fuzzy green, lemon scented foliage.