Description
Orange Balm (Melissa officinalis ‘Mandarina’) is a bushy perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family with aromatic leaves that carry a sweet, tangy orange scent. It produces pale yellow flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators. Thriving in full sun to part shade and well-drained fertile soil, Orange Balm is hardy in New Zealand gardens and can be harvested repeatedly through the growing season. It is used as a Culinary Herb in teas, desserts, and flavouring dishes, a Medicinal Herb for gentle calming and digestive support, and as a Pollinator Plant.
