Melissa officinalis
Lemonbalm is a perennial herb with leaves scented like lemon and is often used in making tea or added into desserts. Growing up to 40cm tall, the flowerstems hold small white flowers from July to August and are loved by bees.
Like its minty cousin, lemonbalm can spread fast and is best grown in an confined space or in a pot. It likes a well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Lemonbalm is a perennial herb with leaves scented like lemon and is often used in making tea or added into desserts. Growing up to 40cm tall, the flowerstems hold small white flowers from July to August and are loved by bees.
Like its minty cousin, lemonbalm can spread fast and is best grown in an confined space or in a pot. It likes a well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Lemonbalm is a perennial herb with leaves scented like lemon and is often used in making tea or added into desserts. Growing up to 40cm tall, the flowerstems hold small white flowers from July to August and are loved by bees.
Like its minty cousin, lemonbalm can spread fast and is best grown in an confined space or in a pot. It likes a well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.