Content
- Browse the small company of Melissa species
- Seductive subspecies - these should know you
- Crete Melissa (Melissa officinalis ssp. Altissima)
- Common Melissa - Common Whirlwind (Melissa vulgaris)
- Golden melissa (Monarda didyma)
- Get to know the star here at Melissen-Himmel
- Tips & Tricks
Browse the small company of Melissa species
The large family of labiates contains the small, but fine genus of lemon balm. The most well-known representative is undoubtedly the lemon balm (Melissa officinalis). We have put together for you what other species to discover.
Seductive subspecies - these should know you
Melissa officinalis assign the botanists various subspecies that have emerged directly from the lemon balm in the course of breeding. The outstanding advantage is that the special attributes can be found in the hybrids.
Crete Melissa (Melissa officinalis ssp. Altissima)
From Greece, the Crete Melissa found its way into our gardens. It has a fruity aroma reminiscent of lime. In addition, she adorns the bed of violet flowers from June to September. In the sunny location, a stature height of up to 80 centimeters is possible.
Common Melissa - Common Whirlwind (Melissa vulgaris)
With its pink lip flowers, the perennial is beautiful to look at. At the same time, the green, simple leaves are a fresh ingredient for cold and hot food or drinks. Even in the partially shaded location, it reaches stature heights of up to 60 centimeters.
Golden melissa (Monarda didyma)
Botanically assigned to another branch of the labiates, however, the golden balm has all the important properties. These include, for example, the delicious taste of bergamot. Not to mention the beautiful purple-violet flower, which unfolds from June to September. Very suitable for freezing.
Get to know the star here at Melissen-Himmel
Weihenstephan is home to the State Institute for Soil Culture and Crops, whose experts have managed one of the best breeds. Under the variety name 'Binsuga', the herb conquers all hearts, thanks to the following attributes:
Thus, Binsuga 'outnumbers their conspecifics, as they are too excellent for the tub culture due to the comparatively low stature height.
Tips & Tricks
If you add the Japanese purple parsley (Cryptotaenia japonica) to the lemon balm species in the bed as a plant neighbor, a breathtaking play of colors is created. The parsley develops a purplish foliage that creates wonderful contrasts with the white-pink or violet flowers and velvety-green leaves of lemon balm.
GTH