Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm
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Ships from St. Clair, MI, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.
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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is an heirloom tea herb with a bright citrus-and-mint scent, grown much like mint but far less invasive. Loaded with antioxidants and aromatic essential oils, it is a staple of any tea or pollinator garden.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Melissa officinalis
- Type: Perennial culinary and tea herb
- Aroma: Citrusy with a touch of mint
- Habit: Mint-like but far less invasive
- Hardiness: Zones 5 to 8
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
- Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom
Best for
- Herbal teas
- Pollinator gardens
- Fresh and dried seasoning
- Container herb gardens
- Calming infusions
How to grow
Sow in spring in full sun to part shade. Lemon balm is easy and vigorous, and benefits from regular harvesting to keep it tidy. Cut leaves at peak freshness for the brightest flavor in teas.
Flavor profile
Bright and lemony with a soft minty undertone, soothing in hot or iced tea.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.
- Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
- Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
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