Balm

Melissa officinalis

Also known as

Lemon Balm
Beebalm
Common Balm
Lemonbalm
Melissa
bee herb
garden balm
sweet balm
tea balm

Lamiaceae

Perennial

Ornamental

Fragrant

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Melissa officinalis, commonly known as Balm, is a perennial herb from the Lamiaceae family, valued as an ornamental plant. It is known for its white flowers and aromatic foliage.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

Height

0.4–1 m

Spread

0.3–0.6 m

Zones

4–9

Flower colors

Calendar

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Indoor Sowing

Direct Sowing

Transplanting

Harvest

Bloom Period

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Indoor Sowing

Direct Sowing

Transplanting

Harvest

Bloom Period

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Balm

Melissa officinalis

Also known as

Lemon Balm
Beebalm
Common Balm
Lemonbalm
Melissa
bee herb
garden balm
sweet balm
tea balm

Lamiaceae

Perennial

Ornamental

Fragrant

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Melissa officinalis, commonly known as Balm, is a perennial herb from the Lamiaceae family, valued as an ornamental plant. It is known for its white flowers and aromatic foliage.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

Height

0.4–1 m

Spread

0.3–0.6 m

Zones

4–9

Flower colors

Calendar

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Indoor Sowing

Direct Sowing

Transplanting

Harvest

Bloom Period

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Indoor Sowing

Direct Sowing

Transplanting

Harvest

Bloom Period

plantory.ai

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