Melissa officinalis - Balm
Botanical name       : Melissa officinalisÂ
Common name          : Balm, Lemon BalmÂ
Colour               : White-pinkÂ
Flowering time       : June - AugustÂ
Full grown height    : ± 70 cmÂ
Light requirement    : Sun, Partial shadeÂ
Moisture requirement : NormalÂ
Winter hardiness     : Till -35°C  (USDA Zone 4)Â
Spacing              : ± 35 cm (± 8 per m²)Â
Details              : Kitchen herb, Insect friendlyÂ
Pot size             : Square 9 cm, volume 0,5 LiterÂ
Delivery time        : 4 - 9 working daysÂ
Special notes        : -Â
General information about Balm (Melissa):Balm (Melissa) is best known as the herb Lemon Balm which can be used to flavour refreshing, cool drinks. Balm is easy to grow as the plant is not fussy about its soil as long as it drains well and also it likes some sunshine. Balm is mainly grown because of its leaves; the flowers are insignificant. The botanical name Melissa is derived from the old Greek word for bee. Both, the foliage and flowers of the plants attract a lot of bees. Balm is a must in every herb garden or insect friendly planting. Balm combines well with Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) and Wild Oregano (Origanum vulgare).Balm - Melissa officinalis