Melissa officinalis, commonly called lemon balm, is a bushy herbaceous perennial of the mint family
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1 | Lemon Balm – Plant |
2 | 6 inch (15 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black) |
Melissa officinalis, known as lemon balm, balm, common balm, or balm mint, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to south-central Europe, North Africa, the Mediterranean region, and Central Asia. Wrinkled, ovate, medium green leaves appear in pairs on square stems.
Tiny, two-lipped, white flowers appear in the leaf axils throughout summer.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name | Lemon balm |
Maximum Reachable Height | 1.50 to 2 feet |
Flower Colour | White to pale yellow |
Bloom Time | June to August |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |