Melissa officinalis

Lemon Balm

• Lemon Balm is an herb in the One Earth Edibles line

A favorite herbs since ancient times, lemon balm grows vigorously, tolerating a wide variety of conditions. The scent and flavor is lemony, popular even with those who do not like other mints. Excellent as a tea, hot or iced, salads and as a flavoring for desserts. Soothing to the stomach and headaches, it is uplifting to the spirit and soothes anxiety for children and adults.

Additional Notes

Very easy to grow. Tolerant to heat and drought; resistant to deer. Spreads aggressively. Very attractive to bees.