Melissa officinalis
Pleated, hairy, toothed leaves with pale yellow flowers on square stems characteristic of the mint family. The lemon-scented foliage is used in teas and drinks, fruit dishes, salads and with fish, as well as in potpourris and sachets. Occasional flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.
Common Name: Lemon Balm
Family: Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4
Light: Full Sun Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
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