2010
Melissa officinalis
"Gold Leaf"
Flowering period: May - July

Height 25 - 50 cm
Spread: 25 - 50 cm
Habit: Spherical
Flower type: Simple
Leaf Color Light Green
Placement: Partial shade
Water Average
Fertilizer need: Average
Plant type: Perennial


Class Best seller 2010

Golden Leaved Lemon Balm

Id-Code: MA 084
Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Origin: Europe
Special Features: Striking golden foliage in spring
History: Introduced by Jelitto in 2005
Colour: Whitish to pale-lilac, hooded flowers
Natural Flowering Period: May - July
Winter Hardiness: Z3-9
Growth Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Heart-shaped bright gold leaves in spring, changing to light green; fragrant lemon aroma
Height with Flower: 40 cm (15'')
Spacing between Plants: 40 cm (15'')
Soil Requirement: Average, well-drained soils; 5.8 - 7.2 pH
Location: Semi-shade
Use: Plant in the cottage garden or the border with Heuchera 'Palace Purple Select', Salvia pratensis 'Rose Rhapsody' and Uncinia rubra
Specialities: Outstanding foliage plant with medicinal value, attractive to honey bees. Plant where it can be touched often

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