RedCrocus Lemon Balm Herb | Fragrant, Lemon-Scented Leaves | Ideal for Culinary, Tea & Landscaping | Non-Toxic, Pollinator Friendly | Indoor & Container 4.5" Pot (Pack of 5)
RedCrocus Lemon Balm Herb | Fragrant, Lemon-Scented Leaves | Ideal for Culinary, Tea & Landscaping | Non-Toxic, Pollinator Friendly | Indoor & Container 4.5" Pot (Pack of 5)
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Lemon Balm Herb, Melissa officinalis, Lemon Balm
Description
Lemon balm is a perennial herb characterized by its fragrant lemon-scented leaves. It features square stems, ovate green foliage, and produces small white or pale yellow flowers during the summer.
Suggested Uses
Ideal for culinary herb gardens, container planting, and landscape borders. Its aromatic leaves make it popular for tea, infusions, and decorative landscaping.
Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Lemon Balm Herb, Melissa officinalis, Lemon Balm -
Common Name: Lemon Balm -
Size & Growth: Typically 2-24 inches tall with spreading habit -
Hardiness Zones: 4-9 -
Foliage Type: Deciduous -
Bloom Time: Summer (June to August) -
Growth Rate: Moderate -
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade -
Attracts Pollinators: Bees, Butterflies -
Indoor Friendly: Yes -
Container Friendly: Yes -
Deer Resistant: Yes -
Pet Warning: Non-Toxic -
Fragrant: Yes, lemon-scented leaves -
Cut Flower: Yes -
Grows Well With: Lavender, Rosemary, Thyme
Care Tips
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Planting Instructions: Plant in spring after frost, 12-24 inches apart. -
Soil Moisture: Keep evenly moist, well-drained soil. -
Soil Type: Loamy, slightly acidic to neutral pH -
Humidity: Moderate, protect from extreme humidity fluctuations. -
Pruning Instructions: Regularly pinch back to promote bushiness. -
Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones, grow indoors in winter. -
Planting Depth: Bare root or potted, plant at same depth as in container. -
Fertilization: Light feeding with balanced fertilizer in spring. -
Special Care: Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.
