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Melissa officinalis 'Lemon Balm'
Lemon Balm
Distinct lemon flavor. Fresh leaves for tea and salads. Easy to grow.
- Bright lemon scent with soft mint-family flavor
- Easy vigorous herb for beds or containers
- Harvest young leaves often to keep plants bushy
- Excellent for tea, desserts, and fruit dishes
- Category: Herbs
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Height: 18-30 in
- Spread: 18-24 in
- Spacing: 18 in
- Temperature: 30 to 90°F
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Melissa officinalis 'Lemon Balm'
These aromatic herbs are easy growers in sun to part shade with regular water. Pinch or shear often to keep plants full and productive. Mint spreads aggressively, so containers or barriers help keep it in bounds.