# Melittis / Honey Balm

> The scientific name Melittis means 'honeybee' and is commonly called Honey Balm. Both foliage and flowers are sweetly scented. Best suited to dappled shade in moist, well-drained soil. Shop our Melittis plants below.

| Plant Name | SKU | Price | Link | Image | Category | Zone | Height | Sun/Shade | Bloom Time | Features |
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| Melittis Royal Velvet Distinction | MERV | $16.95 | [View Page](https://www.bluestoneperennials.com/MERV.html) | [View Image](https://www.bluestoneperennials.com/img/MERV/MERV-0-Melittis-Royal-Velvet-Distinction-getg.jpg) | Perennials | Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9 | Short (up to 18") | Full Sun, Mostly Sunny, Half Sun / Half Shade | Late Spring / Early Summer | Attracts Butterflies, Beneficial for Pollinators, OK in Containers, Fragrant, Attracts Hummingbirds |