Melissa officinalis 'Aurea'
Also Known As
- Melissa officinalis 'All Gold'
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 12"-15"
planting zones
- 4a-9b
Melissa officinalis 'Aurea' plant details
Melissa officinalis 'Aurea' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with chartreuse and gold foliage. In summer cream and tan flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Melissa officinalis 'Aurea'
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse and gold
- Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream and tan blooms in summer
- Uses: culinary, fragrant, medicinal, self-sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Melissa officinalis 'Aurea'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Golden Leaved Lemon Balm. Glowing aromatic foliage, white to pale lavender mint flowers are attractive to Honeybees. 15" tall and wide.
By: Avant Gardens
Showy golden leaves. This herb is used in tea & as a bee plant. Medicinally it is used as a wound dressing. Scorches in midday sun. Absolutely wonderful lemon scent - spring some on your floor and vacuum it up - yum! Cut back after flowering. And as a bonus, this delightful cottage garden plant will help keep deer out of your garden.
By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery
Gardening facts about Melissa officinalis 'Aurea' plant
How to Grow Melissa officinalis 'Aurea'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
- chartreuse
Flower Color
- cream
- tan
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Melissa for your garden
aka Common Balm, Lemon Balm
Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-28"
Width: 12"-18"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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