Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm)

Type	Herbaceous flower, Herb, Culinary, Deciduous, Flowering
Form	Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump
Size	Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours	Medium green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness	Very hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth	Fast Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Suitable for container growing; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Invasive/spreading root growth; Invasive top growth.

Design & Plant Use for Melissa officinalis:

Ideal for planting within the herb garden
Herbaceous plant with culinary usage

Common Missspellings: Melisa, Mallisa

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