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Price range: $10.50 through $12.50
Also known as Balm of Gilead. Ornamental perennial growing up to 1.5m tall and smelling strongly of citronella and balsam. A member of the mint family with unusual leaves for that family, but typical flowers which are great bee attractors.
Photos: Kahikatea Farm
Frost tender but may be overwintered in sheltered spot or unheated glass or plastic house. Ours thrive in an unheated polytunnel, and survive mild frosts outside in the food forest in a sheltered spot. Grow it in a position where you will brush against it, at the end of a tunnelhouse or alongside a path, to regularly enjoy the scent.
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
