Lemon Balm
Latin name: Melissa officinalis
Uses: Edible, Medicinal
Lifecycle: Perennial (zones 4-7)
Lemon balm has been cultivated for centuries as a medicinal plant. The leaves when brewed as medicinal tea have a sedative and calming effect. Lemon balm is known to be used for cold sores, anxiety, stress, insomnia, indigestion. It might also reduce the growth of some viruses and bacteria. Lemon balm is exceptionally attractive to pollinators, particularly bees.
Lemon balm tends to spread rapidly and can take over a garden plot. Harvest it regularly and remove its flowers before they set seed. Can also be grown in containers.
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Spacing: 12 inches apart
Sun: Full sun, partial shade
Water: Rich, moist soil (drought tolerant)
*Local sales only
(Pick up in Dartmouth, NS or Delivery within HRM for $10)
Latin name: Melissa officinalis
Uses: Edible, Medicinal
Lifecycle: Perennial (zones 4-7)
Lemon balm has been cultivated for centuries as a medicinal plant. The leaves when brewed as medicinal tea have a sedative and calming effect. Lemon balm is known to be used for cold sores, anxiety, stress, insomnia, indigestion. It might also reduce the growth of some viruses and bacteria. Lemon balm is exceptionally attractive to pollinators, particularly bees.
Lemon balm tends to spread rapidly and can take over a garden plot. Harvest it regularly and remove its flowers before they set seed. Can also be grown in containers.
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Spacing: 12 inches apart
Sun: Full sun, partial shade
Water: Rich, moist soil (drought tolerant)
*Local sales only
(Pick up in Dartmouth, NS or Delivery within HRM for $10)
Latin name: Melissa officinalis
Uses: Edible, Medicinal
Lifecycle: Perennial (zones 4-7)
Lemon balm has been cultivated for centuries as a medicinal plant. The leaves when brewed as medicinal tea have a sedative and calming effect. Lemon balm is known to be used for cold sores, anxiety, stress, insomnia, indigestion. It might also reduce the growth of some viruses and bacteria. Lemon balm is exceptionally attractive to pollinators, particularly bees.
Lemon balm tends to spread rapidly and can take over a garden plot. Harvest it regularly and remove its flowers before they set seed. Can also be grown in containers.
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Spacing: 12 inches apart
Sun: Full sun, partial shade
Water: Rich, moist soil (drought tolerant)
*Local sales only
(Pick up in Dartmouth, NS or Delivery within HRM for $10)