Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Versatile perennial valued for its light green foliage with a fresh lemon scent. Fresh leaves are used in drinks, salads and other recipes; dried they are useful in potpourris. Intermingles well for use in landscapes or mixed containers.
| Key feature: | Edible |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 10 to 12 in. tall, 16 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special feature: | Edible |
| Landscape use: | Container |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Small white flowers in late summer. |
| Foliage color: | Light Green |
| Item no.: | 6390 |
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Versatile perennial valued for its light green foliage with a fresh lemon scent. Fresh leaves are used in drinks, salads and other recipes; dried they are useful in potpourris. Intermingles well for use in landscapes or mixed containers.
| Key feature: | Edible |
| Plant type: | Perennial |
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Herbaceous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 4 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Partial to full sun |
| Water Needs: | Water regularly, when top 3 in. of soil is dry. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 10 to 12 in. tall, 16 in. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special feature: | Edible |
| Landscape use: | Container |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Small white flowers in late summer. |
| Foliage color: | Light Green |
| Item no.: | 6390 |
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