Balm
Melissa officinalis
Lemon balm is an easy-going, fragrant herb that thrives in partial shade with well-draining soil and moderate moisture. Water regularly but avoid waterlogging, and trim it back occasionally to prevent it from becoming leggy or self-seeding too aggressively. Its lemon-scented leaves can be harvested freely throughout the growing season for teas, culinary use, and aromatherapy.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
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Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Thoroughly Until It Drains From The Bottom, Then Allow The Top Inch Of Soil To Dry Before Watering Again
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 31, 2019 by eric delugin (cc-by-sa)
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