The herbaceous perennial Melissa officinalis 'Gold Leaf' (lemonbalm) bears white blossoms during late spring to mid summer. This plant is clump forming and has showy, matte, medium textured and aromatic foliage that is faded green and medium lime in colour. The stems are fragrant.
Typical Uses
Container, culinary and vegetable garden.
Cautions
The growth rate of Melissa officinalis 'Gold Leaf' (lemonbalm) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Depending upon your local conditions, Melissa officinalis 'Gold Leaf' (lemonbalm) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
