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Melissa officinalis

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herb
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Spread 45 - 90 cm (1.5 - 3 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description The herb Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) bears white blooms during late spring to late summer. The showy matte foliage is medium green and faded green in colour, medium in texture and aromatic. Melissa officinalis (lemon balm) has stems that are aromatic.
Typical Uses Container, culinary, ground cover and vegetable garden.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.