Lemon Balm Variegata
lemon balm(Melissa officinalis)
Flavor Profile
Aromatic with a strong lemon fragrance when crushed; usable like common lemon balm.
Visual Characteristics
Bushy perennial to around 30 cm with wrinkled dark green leaves marked golden-yellow along the margins; the golden margin variegation tends to fade in summer heat and when the plant flowers.
Growing Tips
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun. Cut back in early summer to encourage a new flush of brightly variegated growth. Propagate vegetatively by division in spring or autumn, since it is a vegetatively propagated selection.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Drought resistant once established.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.