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Lemon Balm

Calming Herb with Pollinator Appeal

Lemon Balm soothes anxiety, aids digestion, and attracts bees. Easy to grow, this fragrant perennial thrives in herb gardens, pollinator gardens, and permaculture systems.


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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Lemon Balm is a fragrant, perennial herb from the mint family, well-loved for its fresh, citrusy scent and medicinal properties. Traditionally used for calming anxiety, promoting restful sleep, and soothing digestive discomfort, this versatile herb has been a staple in herbal medicine for centuries. Lemon Balm thrives in a variety of garden settings, including herb gardens, food forests, and permaculture designs, where it acts as a great companion plant, attracting beneficial pollinators. Its vigorous growth habit makes it easy to cultivate and harvest for both fresh use and drying.

Key Characteristics

  • Medicinal Uses for Calming and Digestion
    Known for its calming effects, Lemon Balm is widely used to reduce anxiety, promote relaxation, and improve sleep quality. It also soothes digestive upset, making it a popular tea herb for addressing mild gastrointestinal issues.

  • Attracts Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
    Lemon Balm's small white flowers are a magnet for bees, making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. It also attracts other beneficial insects, contributing to integrated pest management in the garden.

  • Ideal for Permaculture and Companion Planting
    Lemon Balm fits beautifully into permaculture systems, particularly in the herbaceous layer, as a companion plant. It can help deter pests like mosquitoes and acts as a living mulch, suppressing weeds and enriching the soil with organic matter.

  • Culinary and Herbal Versatility
    In addition to its medicinal uses, Lemon Balm has culinary value. Its lemony flavor enhances salads, desserts, and herbal teas. Its fresh leaves can also be used to infuse oils or vinegars, adding a citrusy twist to recipes.

  • Advisory on Spreading & Invasiveness
    Lemon Balm is a vigorous grower and can become invasive if not managed properly. It spreads through underground rhizomes and self-seeds readily, potentially overtaking garden beds or crowding out other plants. To prevent this, consider planting Lemon Balm in containers or designated areas with barriers to contain its growth. Regular trimming before it goes to seed can also help control its spread.

Product Details

  • Native Range: Southern Europe, Mediterranean region
  • Plant Life Cycle: Perennial
  • Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; prefers medium moisture
  • Mature Height: 1-2 feet
  • Bloom Time: Late spring to mid-summer
  • Bloom Color: White to pale yellow
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9

Lemon Balm is an essential addition to any garden or permaculture system. Its fragrant leaves, medicinal benefits, and pollinator-friendly flowers make it both functional and beautiful, perfect for integrating into herb gardens, pollinator habitats, and food forests.

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Lemon Balm

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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Lemon Balm is a fragrant, perennial herb from the mint family, well-loved for its fresh, citrusy scent and medicinal properties. Traditionally used for calming anxiety, promoting restful sleep, and soothing digestive discomfort, this versatile herb has been a staple in herbal medicine for centuries. Lemon Balm thrives in a variety of garden settings, including herb gardens, food forests, and permaculture designs, where it acts as a great companion plant, attracting beneficial pollinators. Its vigorous growth habit makes it easy to cultivate and harvest for both fresh use and drying.

Key Characteristics

Product Details

Lemon Balm is an essential addition to any garden or permaculture system. Its fragrant leaves, medicinal benefits, and pollinator-friendly flowers make it both functional and beautiful, perfect for integrating into herb gardens, pollinator habitats, and food forests.

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  • Quart
  • 1 Gallon
  • 2.5" pot
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