Melissa, Cretan
- Product number: 831874.1
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Latin: Melissa officinalis ssp altissima, or also Melissa romana
This vigorously growing lemon balm has a less dominant flavor than the common variety, with a sweet "touch", and is highly appreciated in tea, soft drinks, salads, and with fish, poultry, and game. Its white flowers allow the plant to grow up to 100 cm tall!
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Latin: Melissa officinalis ssp altissima, or Melissa romana
Dutch: Kretenzer melisse
Also known as: Appelsienmelisse, Melissa romana
English: Cretan lemon balm
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- Flower colour: White flowers
- Average growth height: 90 to 120 cm
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Multi-year
- Hardy: Well frost-resistant
- Origin: Mediterranean region
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Melissa officinalis ssp altissima, or also Melissa romana
- Dutch: Cretan Balm
- Also known as: Orange Balm, Melissa romana
- English: Cretan lemon balm
