Lemon Balm Mint Seeds - Herbal Plant

Lemon Balm Mint is a fragrant, fast-growing herb known for its fresh lemon scent and soft, bushy growth habit. It performs well in warm to mild climates and thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil with consistent moisture. This plant is suitable for herb gardens, containers, borders, and kitchen gardens, where it establishes steadily and produces lush foliage under suitable conditions. It grows in full sun to partial shade and is easy to maintain once established.

Features

• Fresh lemon-scented aromatic herb
• Soft, bushy and spreading growth habit
• Suitable for containers, borders, and herb gardens
• Adaptable to full sun and partial shade
• Easy to grow and maintain

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Melissa officinalis
• Common Name (US): Lemon Balm
• Seed Type / Variety: Standard Variety
• Growth Habit: Perennial herb
• USDA Zones: 4 to 9
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Warm to mild season
• Sowing Season: February to April
• Sowing Season With Months: February, March, April
• Germination Time And Conditions: 7 to 14 days at 18 to 24 degrees Celsius in moist, well-drained soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 40 to 80 cm height, spread 30 to 60 cm
• Plant Spacing: 30 to 45 cm between plants