Melissa officinalis
Lemon Balm
Description
Lemon Balm's citrus fragrance is a wonderful garden treat and this plant can provide a nice foundation planting and background for more colorful plants. It should be grown in partial sun or shade with average, well-drained soil to a size of 2' deep. A versatile herb, it can be used in cooking, teas and skin cleaning.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
n/a
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.