Lemon Balm - Organic

Melissa officinalis 24" tall.

The Greek word melissa means ‘honeybee’—the plant in flower attracts them. Yellow-green scalloped lemony leaves are delicious in teas, salads, with fruit, or dried for sachets. Infuse leaves in oil for making potent lemony antiviral topical creams and salves. Plant in full sun in rich well-drained soil. Some say Zone 4, but our clump in Zone 3 has been coming back strong for 13 years, even after our Grammy Ethel Lewis mowed it repeatedly with her John Deere! Native to Europe and Asia. Z3/4. Maine Grown. (bare-root crowns)

This item is certified organic

7735 Lemon Balm -

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L 7735 A: 1 for $8.50
L 7735 B: 3 for $22.50

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Medicinal and Culinary Herbs

These plants have long histories of traditional culinary and medicinal uses. It’s up to you to educate yourself about the safety and efficacy of using plants for medicinal purposes. The statements in our catalog and website regarding traditional medicinal uses of plants have not been evaluated by the FDA. The plants we sell are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Plants may take a year or more to establish before they flower; roots often take several years to reach harvestable maturity.

Herbaceous Perennial Plants

When you receive your order, open the bags and check the stock immediately. Roots and crowns should be firm and pliable. Surface mold is harmless and will not affect the plant’s future performance. Store plants in their packaging in a cool (35–40°) location until you are ready to plant. If it’s going to be awhile, you can pot up your perennials.

Do not plant bare-root perennial plant crowns directly outdoors before danger of frost has passed. Wet and/or cold conditions for an extended period may cause rotting.

For more info:
About planting bare-root perennials