Lemon Balm

Lemon balm's quilted green leaves release a delicious lemony aroma when brushed, making it the perfect fragrant addition to plantings near patios and garden benches. Low-maintenance lemon balm thrives in beds or containers, as long as roots sink into well-drained soil. Bees can't resist this bushy beauty, so be sure to tuck it in a garden where you grow vegetables and fruits that need pollinating. Trim plants after flowering to limit seeds and subsequent self-sown volunteers. Take advantage of lemon balm's scent as an insect deterrent -- toss a few stems onto a hot grill to drive away mosquitoes.

Light:

Sun,Part Sun

Zones:

4-11

Plant Type:

Perennial,Herb

Plant Height:

2-3 feet tall

Plant Width:

2 feet wide

Bloom Time:

Flowers in mid- to late summer and early fall

Landscape Uses:

Containers,Beds & Borders

Special Features:

Attractive Foliage,Fragrant,Attracts Birds,Attracts Butterflies,Drought Tolerant,Deer Resistant,Easy to Grow