About
An attractive plant, reaching 50-150cm, with a well-structured habit. It produces seasonal interest in pink.
About the genus
Melittis are a group of flowering plants from the mint family. Flowering from May to August, they can vary in shape and colour and are often strongly aromatic. Leaves are oval and hairy and stems are upright and also hairy. Flower colour can be white to pale pink with a purple blotch on the lower lip.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers
Care notes
CultivationFertile, well-drained soil
PruningTidy as needed
PropagationDivision, cuttings, or seed
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceMonitor for pests