lemon balm
lemon balm / Melissa officinalis
- within 2 weeks
- 9cm pot
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£5.99
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- Standard £4.95
- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: poor, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average to fast
- Flowering period: July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Lemon-scented, light green leaves appear in early spring and are followed in midsummer by spikes of tiny, pale-yellow flowers, which fade to white or lilac. This is an easy-to-grow foliage plant that is ideal for the front of a sunny border or herb garden. The flowers are attractive to bees, reflected in one of the plant's common names (bee balm), and the lemon-scented leaves are delicious in salads. soups and also great for tea making. - Garden care: It self-seeds freely, so is best cut down after flowering unless you want a large clump.
