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Lemon Balm
Intense, sweet lemon fragrance and flavor; fresh leaves are excellent in teas, as a salad herb or as a flavorful garnish in fruit cups. Dried leaves are good in potpourri or tea. Attractive plant for the herb or flower garden. Variegated and golden-leaved forms offer a bright contrast. Reseeds in the garden, so you'll have plenty to use and share--and keep in mind that periodic shearing and harvest will minimize excess seeding.
Companion Plants
Basil
Broadleaf Sage
Chives
Plant Details
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Common name
Lemon Balm
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Botanical name
Melissa officinalis
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Variety
na
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Zone
USDA Zone 4 (-30°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
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Light
Sun
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Height
18-36" (46-91 cm)
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Habit
Mounded
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Feed
In spring
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Water
Water weekly during dry spells
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Bloom Color
Green
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Bloom Time
Blooms in summer
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Maintenance
Trim every six weeks
This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:
- Carl J.'s collection
- Dana W.'s collection
- Felicity T.'s collection
- Nick S.'s collection
- Tim Y.'s collection
- Xena P.'s collection