Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Description: This lemon-scented perennial can be used in an herb garden, border or as a groundcover. It is part of the mint family with its identifiable characteristic of square stems. Inconspicuous flowers are loved by bees. Frequent pruning of the spent flower stalks will encourage new, attractive growth and minimize self-seeding. Leaves can be used in teas and other culinary delights.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous
Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 18-24" tall x 18-36" wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: Unknown
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Bloom Colors: Cream, Inconspicuous
Bloom Seasons: Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Aug
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 3 to 7
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun), Part Shade (4-6 hrs morning sun), Part Sun (4-6 hrs afternoon sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Tolerant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Design Path
- Climate Control
- Initial Analysis
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Harvest Haven
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
