Melissa officinalis Mandarin Balm

Description

Common Name: Thyme

This special cultivar of conventional lemon balm has been selected for its distinctive and pronounced orange scent. Mandarina Orange Balm grows with a trailing habit, so it makes a beautiful “spiller” in hanging baskets and raised garden beds. It can even be used as a ground cover, and used to cover slopes and other difficult areas. Small white flowers appear in summer that are very attractive to bees. Use the leaves as a relaxing tea. It is perennial to Zone 4 and even deer resistant. 

Size: 3.5″ Potted Plant

Height: 10.0″-14.0″

Spread: 10.0″-20.0″

Hardy:  4,5,6,7,8,9,10 Also makes a goo house plant

Light requirements: Full sun – Partial shade

 Attributes: Edible, tea