Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Lemon balm is an herbaceous perennial with a delicate lemon scent. It is a non-running member of the mint family. The leaves are shiny with scalloped edges; small white flowers appear in late spring through midsummer. It attracts bees and butterflies. The fresh or dried leaves are made into a calming herb tea that is used to treat stress, indigestion and headaches. Sow seed in spring; in a cool, semi-shaded position. Suitable for temperate and subtropical areas; unlikely to do well in the tropics.
Product: Lemon Balm
Product type: SEED (350)
Botanical name: Melissa officinalis
Lemon balm has a delicate lemon scent and is a non-running member of the mint family. The leaves are shiny with scalloped edges; small white flowers appear in late spring through midsummer. It attracts bees and butterflies. The fresh or dried leaves are made into a calming herb tea that is used to treat stress, indigestion and headaches.
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant height: 60 - 90 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 21 - 25°C soil temp.
Temperate: Spring
Subtropical: Spring; in a cool position
Tropical: Not suitable
Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Depth: Fine seed; cover very lightly
Position: Prefers a cool, semi-shaded position
Sow where: Sow into seedling trays; do not over-water
Soil type: Fertile, moist soil pH 5 - 7.5; keep mulched
Details: Soak seeds in hot water before sowing; cut plant back after flowering; it may self-sow in cooler areas
Harvest: Harvest just as flowering begins; then dry bunches well and store in tightly sealed containers
*Good for bees
350 seeds per packet
Melissa officinalis
Herbaceous perennial
Lemon Balm
Lemon balm is an herbaceous perennial with a delicate lemon scent. It is a non-running member of the mint family. The leaves are shiny with scalloped edges; small white flowers appear in late spring through midsummer. It attracts bees and butterflies. The fresh or dried leaves are made into a calming herb tea that is used to treat stress, indigestion and headaches. Sow seed in spring; in a cool, semi-shaded position. Suitable for temperate and subtropical areas; unlikely to do well in the tropics.