Melissa officinalis( Lemon Balm) Herb Plant
£3.99
Some Herbs may be too tall for our standard packaging and will be trimmed to fit. This will not be detrimental to the plant but will mean that these herbs will flower later in the year.
The Blister packs used to protect our beautiful herbs during transit are made from 100% recycled plastic and can be recycled kerbside.
Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)Herb in 9cm Pot
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herb that is part of the mint family, it is easy to grow and is a robust grower, it can be a bully in the garden if left to its own devices! It has a distinct lemon-scented foliage. Originally from southern Europe and the Mediterranean region, it can grow up to 70cm–1m tall. Lemon Balm will tolerate most soil types, but prefers a well-drained site in full-sun or partial shade.
During the summer months it produces small creamy-white or pale purple flower spikes that are full of nectar, which attract bees, hence the genus name Melissa (Greek for 'honey bee')
Herb Usage
Lemon Balm has many uses, as a culinary herb it can be infused to make teas as well as flavouring ice-creams, it is also used as a herb for stuffing poultry. The addition of lemonbalm will add a lemony-zing to cooking in general, and is a useful addition to the herb garden. Harvest throughout the summer by snipping or pinching out the growing tips, it will keep regenerating all summer. Other uses include the leaves being crushed and rubbed onto the skin to repel insects.
Buy Lemon Balm Online
Our potted Lemon Balm plants are generally available to buy online between March and September.
| Melissa officinalis( Lemon Balm) Herb Plant | |
|---|---|
| Aspect/Site | Full sun/Partial shade |
| Soil Type | Moist well drained soil |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Height | 60cm |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Latin Name | Melissa officinalis |
| Hardiness | RHS rating H7 - Very Hardy |
| Culinary | Desserts/Drinks |
| Scented | Foliage |
| Medicinal/Cosmetic | Compresses/Poultice |
| Flowering/Harvest/Interest | Summer |
| Special Features | Pollinator Friendly |
| Type of Garden | Herb |
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