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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Annual
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 12 to 14 inches, trailing
Plant Spread: 18 to 20 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Groundcover
Culinary Herb
Edible Parts: Leaves
Eating Methods: Tea
Culinary Herb/Spice
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Propagation: Seeds: Start indoors
Can handle transplanting

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Common names
  • Lemon Balm
  • Orange Balm

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Location: All pictures taken in/on my gardens/greenhouse/property
Date: 2020-03-11

Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissio
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Photo Courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. Used with permissio
  • Uploaded by Joy
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lovesblooms On March 19, 2020 Seeds germinated
lovesblooms On March 1, 2020 Seeds sown
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