Melittis melissophyllum subsp. albida

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Bastard balmHerb, PerennialFamily: Lamiaceae

Height: 45cmSpread: 45cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

White

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full shade, partial shade

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

A clump-forming native wildflower and member of the mint family, Melittis, or bastard balm, bears sweet scented, mint-like lobed flowers in summer. Like mint, its leaves are aromatic, although their scent is less pleasing than that of mint. Established plants are extremely drought tolerant.

Melittis melissophyllum subsp. albida has pure white flowers. Grow in a shady part of the garden such as a woodland border, in moist but well-drained soil.

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Melittis ‘Melissophyllum’ and wildlife

Melittis ‘Melissophyllum’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and butterflies/moths. It is a caterpillar food plant and has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is not known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Melittis ‘Melissophyllum’ poisonous?

Melittis ‘Melissophyllum’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People