Lemon Balm
Specialty Herbs · Lemon Balm
Open Pollinated
Melissa officinalis
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Lamiaceae (Mint family) · Genus: Melissa
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
Citrus / Lemon
Intended Use
Tea
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Perennial zone 4+
Annual below
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Germination
7–21 days
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Days to Maturity
68–90 days
Plant Height
1–3 ft
Mature Spread
1 1/2 ft
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
6-8 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
2-4 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
0–1/8 in
Seed Spacing
1–2 in
Row Spacing
18–24 in
Thin To
12–18 in
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Container Friendly
Yes
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Optimal Soil Temp
65–75 °F
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Air Temp
-30 °F
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