Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) $4.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: European Native • USDA Growing Zones: 4-9 • Height: 24-36 inches • Spread: 24-36 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer (June-August) • Colors: Small white • Flower Size: Small clusters
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Moderate • Soil: Rich, well-draining • Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Honeybees: Major attractor • Native Bees: Nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Garden habitat • Moths: Evening nectar source
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Cut back old growth • Summer: Contain spreading • Fall: Cut back before winter • Winter: Dies back, mulch crown
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Mints
Oregano
Tomatoes
Squash
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Lemon scented • Medicinal herb • Spreading habit • Mosquito repellent • Tea garden essential
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring or fall. Consider containing to control spread.