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    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

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    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

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    Melissa officinalis

    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
    Photo of Melissa officinalis foliage by Friends School Plant Sale
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