Lemon-ade Balm Lemon balm Melissa officinalis
Exposure
- Sun
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature Size
Height: 12" - 2'
Spread: 20" - 2'
Height: 30cm - 61cm
Spread: 51cm - 61cm
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12 - 24 Inches12 - 16 Inches20 - 24 Inches30cm - 61cm30cm - 41cm51cm - 61cm
Features
Lemon balm plant leaves make a delicious tea. Lemon balm plant uses include adding to fruit salads, green salads, herb butters, fruit drinks, sorbets, egg dishes, custards, soups, casseroles, stuffing for poultry, lamb or pork.
Fragrant FoliageFall InterestHeat TolerantDeadheading Not NecessaryAttracts:BeesCharacteristics
Days to Fruit:75Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:12 - 24 Inches 30cm - 61cmSpacing:12 - 16 Inches 30cm - 41cmSpread:20 - 24 Inches 51cm - 61cmFlower Colors:WhiteFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:greenHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:ModerateHardiness Zones:4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilUses:ContainerUses:Edible HerbUses:Good for Preserving
