Flowering in May & June, Melittis ' Royal Velvet Distinction' is a woodland perennial with beautiful flowers. They are orchid like, with white petals & pinky violet throats. Melittis, sometimes known as ' Bastard Balm', is a great plant for shady borders in woodland & wildlife friendly gardens. Part of the Mint family, in the wild they grow in the undercanopy of forests, where there is limited sunlight.
Height: 70cm (28). Spread: 50cm (20).