Lemon Balm Plant (Melissa officinalis) is a member of the mint family and is a perennial herb. It is known by many names such as Melissa, sweet balm, honey plant, balm mint, garden balm and English balm. It grows as a bushy, leafy herb with a pleasant lemon smell and small white flowers.
Fresh or dried leaves can be used to make herb teas, while leaves will give a lemony kick to salads, sauces, vinegars and fish dishes – they are best used fresh, rather than cooked. Dried leaves are added to potpourris and herb pillows.
Growing Lemon Balm Plant
- It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
- While adaptable to almost any soil and sun conditions, some shade can actually improve the flavor.
- This herb grows best in moist soil with good drainage, in sun or partial shade.
- The plant will remain green during mild winters.
- This plant responds well to cutting, growing back twice as thick.
- Whenever your plant is looking tired due to drought, hail, insects, or other stress, just cut it back and let it rejuvenate itself with fresh, new growth.
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