Melissa officinalis

Lemon balm Early spring in a propagator or late spring/early summer in a seedbed outdoors, prick out once and plant out later. Well-known medical plant (balm-tea), also used in the kitchen for various meals and dishes, like fish and game.

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Melissa officinalis

Lemon balm Early spring in a propagator or late spring/early summer in a seedbed outdoors, prick out once and plant out later. Well-known medical plant (balm-tea), also used in the kitchen for various meals and dishes, like fish and game.

flowering : 7-8 white
height : 60-70 cm
where to plant : full sun ⋄ sunny ⋄ morning sun ⋄ evening sun ⋄ open shade ⋄ filtered ⋄

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size C 1.5L

where to plant Melissa officinalis

  • height: 60-70 cm
  • flowering: July - August
  • color: white
  • scent: scented
  • habit: ascending
  • light: full sun sunny morning sun evening sun open shade filtered
  • moisture: average
  • soil texture: normal
  • pH: limy
  • winter zone: 4 [-30°C]

Melissa officinalis in the garden

  • wildlife: for bees
  • Suggested planting locations and garden types: planters border wild garden small garden park
  • use: kitchen

botanical information about Melissa officinalis

  • Botanical name: Melissa officinalis
  • Genus: Melissa
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Other names: citroenmelisse
  • origin: Europe