Melissa officinalis. A bushy perennial with broadly ovate, lemon-scented leaves with scalloped edges, and leafy spikes of creamy-white or pale purple flowers in summer. The flowers are attractive to bees, reflected in one of the plant’s common names (bee balm), and the lemon-scented leaves are delicious in salads, soups and also great for tea making. It will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 60cm.
Lemon Balm
£1.75
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Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis. A bushy perennial with broadly ovate, lemon-scented leaves with scalloped edges, and leafy spikes of creamy-white or pale purple flowers in summer. The flowers are attractive to bees, reflected in one of the plant’s common names (bee balm), and the lemon-scented leaves are delicious in salads, soups and also great for tea making. It will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 60cm.
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| Supplied Sizes | 1 x Plant in 9cm Container, 1 x Plant in 1 Litre Container |
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