{"product_id":"lemon-balm-1","title":"Lemon Balm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is an heirloom tea herb with a bright citrus-and-mint scent, grown much like mint but far less invasive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Loaded with antioxidants and aromatic essential oils, it is a staple of any tea or pollinator garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Melissa officinalis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial culinary and tea herb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrusy with a touch of mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint-like but far less invasive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 5 to 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-pollinated heirloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbal teas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh and dried seasoning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainer herb gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalming infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright and lemony with a soft minty undertone, soothing in hot or iced tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout MIgardener\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIgardener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50792540373270,"sku":"TEA03","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/TEa03_lemon_balm_25cea4fc-1813-4183-9303-c590e8d75e70.jpg?v=1764687856","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/lemon-balm-1","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}