Also known as Bastard Balm · 38 gardener saves
Melittis: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Melittis, the genus most gardeners know as bastard balm. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Melittis varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Melittis questions
How many types of Melittis are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Melittis varieties. The most popular — ranked by 38 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Melittis grow in?
Across its varieties, Melittis covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Melittis bloom?
Most Melittis varieties bloom in late spring to early summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Melittis should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
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Design with Melittis in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
