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Melissa officinalis

Lemon-melissa . The average size is 75 cm. The flower colour is white. This plant is hardy.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 2.1.3.6

Explanation of the first digit : General location : WOODLAND EDGE. Plants for a more or less open space with an occasional tree or shrub. In principle occasionally some sun.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants close to trees or shrubs, but in the sunshine.

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : For rich, well-drained, dry to lightly humid soils.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Spreads itself strongly and easily.

Color : wit

Flowering period : june - august

Size approx. : 70 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 7

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : California

Date taken : 08.07.2002

Other information on the picture : San Francisco - Golden Ga

Family : Lamiaceae


© first picture : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen