Melissa officinalis
Lemon Balm
Description
Lemon Balm's citrus fragrance is a wonderful garden treat and this plant can provide a nice foundation planting and background for more colorful plants. It should be grown in sub or shade with average, well-drained soil to a size of 2'. A versatile herb, it can be used in cooking, teas and skin cleaning. -Holland WIldflower Farm
Plant Type
Herb
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
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Leaf Color
Bark Color
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Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
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Accenting Features
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Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
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Special Uses
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Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.