General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 16 inches
Plant Spread: 16 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fragrant
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Pink
White
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Uses: Culinary Herb
Medicinal Herb
Edible Parts: Leaves
Eating Methods: Tea
Culinary Herb/Spice
Dynamic Accumulator: P (Phosphorus)
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Lemon Balm
Also sold as:
  • Gold Leaf Lemon Balm

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Location: All pictures taken in/on my gardens/greenhouse/property
Date: 2024-04-19
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