Melissa officinalis Seeds (Lemon Balm)

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a herbaceous perennial known for its lemon-scented foliage. It is commonly referred to as balm, bee balm, or honey plant. Growing up to 2 feet tall, this plant features bright green, ovate leaves with toothed edges and produces small, white flowers in summer. Lemon Balm is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9. It is relatively easy to grow from Melissa officinalis seeds and thrives in well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. This versatile herb is treasured for its medicinal uses, appeal to pollinators, and as a flavoring agent in culinary recipes.

Growing Melissa officinalis from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Medium Sun
• Suitable climates: Mediterranean, Marine West Coast, Humid Subtropical
• Where to grow: Indoor & Outdoors
• Flower color: White

Germinating Lemon Balm Flower Seeds

To germinate Melissa officinalis, also known as lemon balm, plant seeds in well-draining soil, keep the soil moist but not saturated, expose them to indirect sunlight, and maintain a warm temperature of around 70°F (21°C).

We source all of our Melissa officinalis seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Lemon Balm seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Lemon Balm seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Melissa officinalis seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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