About Plant: Lemon Balm
A hardy lemon-scented perennial mint relative for teas and kitchen use; contain it if you do not want seedlings spreading.
Growing Profile
SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterModerate
SoilWell-drained (6.0–7.5)
Spacing8–18 inches
Height18–30 inches
Time to Harvest45-75
Planting DepthSurface to 1/2 inch by species
Germination Time5–21 days
Expert Growing Tips
Harvest clean edible leaves or flowers away from pesticide sprays and leave some blooms for pollinators.