Description
Lemon balm
Melissa officinalis
Perennial. Condiment, medicinal and nectar-bearing plant. 60 cm tall plant. Lemongrass aroma and flavor. No staking needed. Not invasive, but spreads a little by its rhizomes. Hardiness zone 4.
Full sun to part shade. Well drained soil. Direct sowing after the last frost or indoor sowing 8 to 12 weeks before. Sow on the surface, seeds need light to germinate. 30 cm between plants.
Germination: 71% in January 2024
Untreated, non-GMO seed from West Coast Seeds, BC, Canada.
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