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Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis

  • Feeds pollinators
  • Edible
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Photo: Donald Hobern from Copenhagen, Denmark · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

white

What actually matters with this one

Seeds itself relentlessly. Cut it back before the flowers open to keep it in check.

How to grow it

Light
part shade
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Zones 4-9
Height
60-90 cm
Flowers
Jun-Aug
Difficulty
easy

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.