Plant name: Melissa officinalis variegata
Other names: Variegated Lemon Balm
Category: Herbaceous perennial
Plant family: Lamiaceae
Light preference: Full sun/partial shade
Soil preference: Chalk, clay, loam, sand. Acid, Alkaline, Neutral.
Flowering/fruiting month: June - August
Size:
- 0.5-1 metres height
- 0.1-0.5 metres spread
Description: A hardy perennial with wrinkled green/gold leaves that have a delicious lemon scent.
Care: Cut back after flowering to allow for a second flush of variegated foliage.
Current appearance: