Melittis melissophyllum is a perennial herb notable for its aromatic flowers and foliage, typically reaching about 0.3 metres. It flowers from May to July and releases scent from both blooms and leaves. Plant it in shaded, sheltered spots with moist but well-drained soil. It is commonly used as ground cover in woodland garden planting.

Bastard balm (Melittis melissophyllum) is a shade-loving perennial flowering May to July, suited to moist, well-drained soils in woodland gardens.

Melittis melissophyllum is a species of flowering plant in the mint family, Lamiaceae. Its common name is bastard balm.

Melittis melissophyllum

Bastard balm | Melittis melissophyllum

Melittis melissophyllum var. album is a shade-loving perennial herb with scented flowers and foliage. It remains compact, reaching about 0.3 m in height and flowers from May to July. Plant it in moist but well-drained soils with neutral to slightly acidic pH, positioned in partial shade or full shade and sheltered from strong winds. Its scent makes it a good choice for paths and seating areas in shady parts of the garden.

Bastard balm (Melittis melissophyllum var. album) is a shade-loving perennial about 0.3 m tall that flowers from May to July with scented foliage and.