Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)

Size: 4-inch Grower Pot

Bright, citrusy, and incredibly versatile, Lemon Balm is a must-have for any herb lover. A member of the mint family, this lush green perennial is famous for its refreshing lemon scent and soothing properties. This 4-inch starter size is the perfect addition to a sunny windowsill, a kitchen herb garden, or a small container arrangement.

Visual Appeal

Lemon Balm features soft, heart-shaped leaves with deeply veined textures and scalloped edges. The foliage is a vibrant, light green that releases an unmistakable burst of sweet lemon fragrance whenever the leaves are brushed or pinched. It creates a compact, bushy mound of greenery that smells as good as it looks.

Key Features

• Culinary & Medicinal: The leaves are a popular choice for calming herbal teas, garnishing desserts, or adding a citrus note to salads and summer drinks.
• Natural Stress Relief: Often grown for its aromatherapy benefits, the scent of lemon balm is widely used to promote relaxation and focus.
• Vigorous & Hardy: A resilient herb that grows quickly, providing a continuous harvest throughout the spring and summer.
• Pollinator Friendly: If allowed to flower, it produces small white blossoms that are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

Quick Care Guide

• Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. If growing indoors, place it in your brightest window.
• Water: Prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil. Do not let the soil dry out completely, as the leaves may wilt.
• Temperature: Highly adaptable and cold-hardy. It can be grown outdoors in most zones or kept as a perennial houseplant.
• Pruning: Regular harvesting of the stems encourages the plant to stay full and bushy rather than tall and leggy.

One-of-a-Kind: Because no two plants are exactly alike, yours will have its own unique personality and growth habit. We hand-select every Lemon Balm to ensure you receive a beautiful, healthy specimen that closely matches the beauty of our listing photos.