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Features
Family
Lamiaceae
Native
Mediterranean region and Asia
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
White
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Lemon Balm Seeds
Melissa officinalis
Lemon balm has crinkled, oval leaves with serrated edges and square stems. The leaves have a lemony mint flavor and fragrance. Small white flowers bloom from mid- to late summer.
Planting Lemon Balm
Plant Spacing
A group of 4 seeds every 18"
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Planting Details
| Row Spacing | Plant in blocks, groups, or pots |
|---|---|
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 4 seeds every 18" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 18" |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, or up to 2 months before your average first fall frost date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 65°–75°F. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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