Botanical Name: Common Names:
Melissa officinalis Lemon Balm,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables Clumping, Dense
Description:
Evergreen fast-growing herbaceous perennial commonly known as Lemon Balm has serrated, crinkly, fragrant green leaves. Great for containers. Leaves can be used for desserts, tea or to garnish drinks and salads. Grows approx. 30-90cm tall x 50cm wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting, Playgrounds, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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