Description: "White Melissa" is an aromatic gem for the herb garden. Its intense lemon fragrance often surpasses even that of Common Lemon Balm, making it a superior tea herb and flavoring for beverages. In traditional herbal medicine, it is valued for its relaxing and antispasmodic properties. It is often enjoyed as a soothing evening tea to support restful sleep and calm the nerves.
Character: Intense citrus aroma; blooms from July to September; highly attractive to bees.
Flower: Delicate white flowers on upright spikes.
Growth Height: Bushy, branched habit, approx. 60–80 cm.
Quality: Organic quality, seed-stable, perennial and winter-hardy.
Cultivation: Sow from February onwards in a bright, indoor location. As a light-germinating plant, press seeds only lightly into the soil. Prefers sunny spots with well-drained, dry soil.
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Marygold seeds to sow in April/May
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This Product was added to our catalogue on 14/12/2012.