Lemon Balm Seeds – Heirloom Fragrant Herbal Favorite

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-6529-LEM-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a cherished heirloom perennial herb in the mint family (Lamiaceae), famous for its bright, lemon-scented leaves and soothing herbal properties. Producing bushy, branching mounds reaching 18 to 24 inches in height, it features light green, heart-shaped, scalloped leaves that release a refreshing burst of citrus aroma whenever brushed or crushed. Extremely easy to grow and highly attractive to honeybees and beneficial pollinators, it is an essential staple for fresh and dried herbal teas, summer iced beverages, culinary garnishes, fruit salads, and relaxing natural aromatherapy.

Specifications

Plant Name: Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Cool/Warm-Season Hardy Perennial (Zone 4–9)
Color: Bright light green foliage with small white-to-pale-pink summer flowers
Plant Characteristics: Bushy clumping habit (18–24 inches / 45–60 cm), scalloped aromatic leaves, intense lemon-citrus fragrance, high essential oil content
Suitable Space: Herb gardens, kitchen plots, companion rows, pollinator borders, patio containers
Season: Spring through Autumn (Perennial)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors late March to April in cell trays 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring frost (surface sow or lightly cover, as seeds require light to germinate); or direct sow outdoors late May once soil has warmed.
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (appreciates light afternoon shade in hot mid-summer weather)
Watering Needs: Moderate (drought-tolerant once established; prefers well-draining soil)
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What is included?

Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Good to know

Extremely versatile culinary and medicinal herb with a rich, uplifting citrus aroma
Highly cold-hardy perennial that reliably returns year after year in Zone 6b gardens
Major magnet for honeybees and beneficial pollinators throughout its flowering period

Like many mint relatives, it can self-seed prolifically if flowers are allowed to set seed
Seeds require 14–21 days and light exposure to germinate evenly, benefiting from careful moisture control early on

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