Refreshing Citrus Aroma for Culinary & Wellness Gardens

Discover the invigorating charm of Lemon Balm, a fast-growing perennial herb renowned for its strong lemon scent and versatile culinary uses. Maturing in just 60–70 days, this member of the mint family (Melissa officinalis) features bright green, crinkled leaves that release a delightful citrus fragrance with the lightest touch. Lemon Balm has been cherished since ancient times for its calming properties and uplifting aroma, making it a staple in both traditional herbal remedies and modern kitchens.

Lemon Balm’s primary allure lies in its fresh, lemony leaves, which are perfect for brewing soothing herbal teas, flavoring ice cream, infusing desserts, and adding a zesty twist to salads and beverages. Its leaves are also valued for their medicinal benefits, including stress relief, digestive support, and gentle calming effects. The plant’s compact size and lush foliage make it an attractive addition to garden beds, borders, and containers, while its nectar-rich flowers attract pollinators, enhancing the health of your garden ecosystem.

Growing Lemon Balm is a breeze, even for beginners. The plant reaches 8–12″ in height and spreads quickly, forming dense, bushy clumps. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, moderately moist soil. Sow seeds or plant cuttings in spring after the last frost, spacing plants 12–18″ apart. Lemon Balm is highly productive—regular harvesting of leaves encourages new growth and prevents flowering, which can cause the flavor to decline. As a hardy perennial, it reliably returns year after year, providing a continuous supply of aromatic leaves.

Growing Success Tips:

• Plant in a sunny spot with well-drained soil for best flavor and growth.
• Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
• Pinch back stems often to encourage bushiness and prevent early flowering.
• Harvest leaves in the morning for maximum essential oil content and aroma.

Lemon Balm is a must-have for any culinary or wellness garden, offering refreshing flavor, natural stress relief, and pollinator-friendly blooms. Its adaptability to containers and garden beds makes it perfect for small spaces or larger herb patches alike.

For the most intense lemon flavor, harvest leaves just before the plant flowers.

Product Features

• Height: 8–12″; compact, bushy perennial
• Aroma: Strong lemon scent
• Leaves: Bright green, crinkled, highly aromatic
• Main Uses: Culinary, tea, desserts, medicinal
• Growth Rate: Fast; spreads quickly

Growing Information

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately moist
• Water: Average; do not overwater
• Sowing: Direct sow or transplant after last frost
• Spacing: 12–18″ apart for healthy growth

Key Benefits

• Intense lemon fragrance for teas, desserts, and culinary creations
• Natural stress relief and gentle medicinal uses
• Attracts pollinators to support garden health
• Hardy perennial for years of reliable harvests