Description
Melissa officinalis
Lemon-flavored herb used in teas, perfumes, and desserts. Bees LOVE it!
The genus name for lemon balm, Melissa, comes from the Greek word for honeybee, and boy to those gals love it! Humans love it too, for its refreshing, lemon-scented leaves. They make a fantastic hot or iced tea and are superb in desserts and with fish. A relative of mint, this variety can spread by its roots. It grows 1-2’ tall, and provides late-summer nectar for bees.
Seeds grown by Twisp River Seed in Twisp, WA.
300 seeds.
Directions: Plant seeds outside in early spring. Needs light to germinate so gently press seeds into soil without covering. If planting in later spring, seeds benefit from 1 week of cold stratification prior to planting.
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Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
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On surface |
12” |
7-21 |
Perennial |