Botanical Name Melissa officianalis
Cell Punnet Punnet
Height 35cm
Spacing 25cm
Position Sun-part shade
Planting Time Spring
Plant Habit Spreading
Harvest in 8-10 weeks
Available Seasons August-March
Strong lemon scented foliage used for flavouring soups, stews, salad dressings and teas.
Lemon balm is shallow rooted so needs some water in hot dry weather. Does not like constant wet soil though. Attracts bees.
Better used fresh than dried.