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Lemon Balm Herb Seed

Lemon Balm Herb Seed

Grow Soothing, aromatic Lemon Balm (Melissa Odorata) right on the windowsill! Lemon balm's most popular use is in soothing herbal teas, where its lemon-scented volatile oils are released. The dried leaves are also a perfect ingredient for potpurri and dream pillows.

Perennial in zones 4-9, lemon balm has a four-angled stem that supports 1-3 inch toothed, ovate leaves. Insignificant pale yellow flowers are produced in summer. At maturity, it reaches 12-32 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide.

Grow in moist soil from herb seed in either full sun or part shade, and harvest leaves as flowering begins in summer. Make 1/2" deep furrows for seeding and lightly cover seed lemon balm herb seeds with 1/8" with loose soil. You may also start seed indoors 6 weeks prior to your last frost. Thin plants to 6" apart when they are 4" tall.

12 - 21 days to germination

Season: Perennial
Zones: 4 - 9
Height: 24 inches
Width: 18 inches
Bloom Color: White/Yellow
Bloom Season: Early Summer
Environment: Partial Shade, Dry or Moist, but Well Drained
Approximate Seeds Per Ounce: 40,000