Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Velvet Distinction'

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Bastard balmPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Lamiaceae

Flower colour:

Purple

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Shade Type:

Damp

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Melittis melissophyllum is a herbaceous perennial native to the deciduous woodlands of Europe, including the UK. The foliage and flowers are sweetly aromatic, with a scent similar to sweet woodruff. The flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, so it's a great plant for a wildlife garden in shadier spots.

Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Velvet Distinction' has the fuzzy foliage typical to the species, as well as deep green foliage and bicoloured flowers that are white and a lovely plum purple.

For best results, grow Melittis melissophyllum 'Royal Velvet Distinction' in dappled shade in a moist, humus-rich and well-drained soil. The humus content can be boosted by enriching the soil with leaf mould or garden compost. Basal cuttings can be taken in spring.

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Melittis ‘Royal velvet distinction’ and wildlife

Melittis ‘Royal velvet distinction’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Melittis ‘Royal velvet distinction’ poisonous?

Melittis ‘Royal velvet distinction’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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