Lemon Balm

Lemon balm makes a comforting herbal tea.

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Lemon Balm

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(Melissa officinalis)
  • Type: perennial, zones 5 to 10
  • Planting time: spring, after the last frost
  • Features: lemon-scented leaves
  • Height: 20 to 24 inches
  • Light: sun to part shade
  • Soil: well drained, let dry between waterings; pH 6.7 to 7.3
  • Spacing: 18 inches
  • Plant Size: 20 to 24 inches tall
  • Garden use: flower beds, herb beds, great for containers
  • Culinary use: for lemon flavor in a variety of dishes and teas

Lemon balm, a member of the mint family, is a lovely mild herb named for the lemony scent of its leaves. Originally grown in South Europe, lemon balm is often used in combination with other herbs and is frequently found in poultry and fish dishes, desserts, and teas. It also makes a nicely scented sachet. Plant one at the edge of a gate so that when the gate opens and closes the lemony scent fill the air. This plant is very attractive to bees and has been used by beekeepers to help keep bees in place.

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Customer Reviews

Nice herb for tea Review by sandyksk
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I grow it for tea, but will try it in other things now that I read it's a good substitute for lemon peel. :) (Posted on May 29, 2013)

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Careful! Review by riceke
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Easily grown. Strong grower to the point in can take over. I planted it one year and 3 years later I'm pulling it up by the roots everywhere.
I keep it in a pot now. (Posted on August 24, 2012)

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It is a multi use Herb Review by Lemon
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I have used it in resepis that reqire limon peal, instead I used the herb and it tasted just as good if not better. (Posted on May 20, 2012)

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