Description
Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis, commonly called lemon balm, is a bushy herbaceous perennial of the mint family
Melissa officinalis, known as lemon balm, balm, common balm, or balm mint, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to south-central Europe, North Africa, the Mediterranean region, and Central Asia. Wrinkled, ovate, medium green leaves appear in pairs on square stems.
Tiny, two-lipped, white flowers appear in the leaf axils throughout summer.
Planting and care
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Watering | Dry to medium |
| Soil | Average, dry to medium, well-drained soils |
| Temperature | 65 to 75 degrees F |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
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