Lemon Balm (Melissa officionalis)

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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) | $4.99 | 4-inch pot🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Perennial herb (native to Europe & western Asia) • USDA Growing Zones: 3-7 (to 9) • Height: 18- 24 inches • Spread: 18-24 inches🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer • Colors: White to pale pink • Flower Type: Small inconspicuous flowers in leaf whorls • Bloom Period: June-August☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to part shade • Water: Moderate • Soil: Average, well-draining • Spacing: 18-24 inches apart🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Birds: Finches take ripe seed • Native Bees: High — an excellent bee plant (the name means 'honey bee') • Butterflies: Nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Supports hoverflies & small wasps🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth; divide every few years • Summer: Harvest leaves before flowering for the best flavor; shear to keep tidy • Fall: Cut back and deadhead to prevent heavy self-seeding • Winter: Fully hardy; dies back and returns each spring🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Mint Bee Balm Chamomile Catmint ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Bright lemon-scented leaves for teas & cooking • Excellent honey-bee plant • Hardy perennial that returns every year • Thrives in sun or part shade • Note: self-seeds aggressively — best contained or deadheaded Show more