About

An attractive perennial, reaching 50-100cm, with upright healthy form. It bears attractive blooms in yellow. 'Gold Leaf' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Melissa are herbaceous perennials with broadly ovate, aromatic leaves and small 2-lipped white flowers in spikes in summer

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, cottage gardens

Care notes

CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningCut back autumn/spring
PropagationDivide 3-4 years
Pest resistanceSlugs possible
Disease resistanceMildew possible