Melittis melissophyllum L. 'Royal Velvet Distinction'
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Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Velvet Distinction'

Family: LAMIACEAE
Genus: Melittis
Species: melissophyllum L.
Cultivar: 'Royal Velvet Distinction'
Common names: Bastard Balm
Distribution summary: Europe to Turkey
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H6 - Hardy; very cold winter
Habitat: Hedges, scrub and mountain woods
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Europe & Middle East (J)
Flowering months: May, June, July
Reason for growing: Medicinal

Additional Notes

The following notes apply to the species of this plant. In traditional herbal medicine this plant is considered astringent, a blood purifier, diuretic, emmenagogue, sedative, and vulnerary.

https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Melittis+melissophyllum

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