
Melissa Officinalis - Perennial Height: 75cm
Space: 60cm
Part sun, moist rich soil.
Lemon scented, light green leaves small yellow blooms in clusters, maturing through white to blue from mid summer to autumn. Makes a refreshing tea from the leaves sweetened by honey. Freshly chop leaves into salads, fruit drinks and wine cups. Use leaf in potpourri. Plant around orchards to attract bees.
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