Lemon Balm
Botanical Name:
Melissa officinalis- Typically grown as a herb
- Medium green foliage is lemon-scented
- Tiny two-lipped white flowers
- Bloom Time: June to August
Hardiness Zone
3
Flower Colour
- White
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Height
50 cm-60 cm
Spread
50 cm-80 cm
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Lemon Balm
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
- Average to Dry Soils
- Well-drained
Foliage Colour
- Green
Critter
- Deer Resistant
Attributes
- Edible
- Fragrant
Flowering Time
- Lt. Spr-Sum
Garden Uses
- Ground cover
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- Plant is full sun or partial shade, where protection from the hot afternoon sun is available. They will adapt to a wide range of sites including poor ones, however, avoid wet soils in the winter. Pruning on a regular basis will encourage new leaf growth, (which have the best fragrance), minimize self-seeding and keep the plant tidy.
Additional Notes
- Leaves are edible and used to flavour salads, soups, sauces, and vegetables. They are also used to flavour teas and when dried can be added to sachets and potpourri. Historically they were used to aid in the treatment of inter alia, calming nervous disorders, soothing insect bites and treating colds.
Size: 11pt
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