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Live Lemon Balm Plant - Melissa Officinalis Herb (Citronella)
Regular price
$19.99
Lemon Balm Plant - Melissa Officinalis
Melissa officinalis, commonly known as Lemon Balm or Citronella, is a fragrant perennial herb that brings both beauty and functionality to your indoor or outdoor space. This bushy, flowering plant features lush green foliage that releases a calming, lemony scent when touched, making it one of the most aromatic herbs you can grow.
Key Features
This Lemon Balm plant offers exceptional fragrance and versatility. The leaves contain natural citronella compounds that help repel mosquitoes when placed near outdoor seating areas. The plant's bushy growth habit creates an attractive display while attracting beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden.
Culinary and Medicinal Uses
Lemon Balm leaves are widely used in cooking and herbal remedies. Add fresh or dried leaves to fruit dishes, fish recipes, and cold beverages for a refreshing citrus note. The herb is particularly popular for making soothing herbal teas that have been traditionally used for their calming properties. Harvest leaves throughout the growing season for continuous use in your kitchen.
Growing Requirements
Melissa officinalis thrives in containers, making it ideal for patios, balconies, or windowsills. This beginner-friendly herb adapts well to various light conditions, though it prefers bright, indirect light when grown indoors. The plant's hardy nature and low maintenance requirements make it suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Natural Pest Control
Position your Lemon Balm plant near doorways, windows, or outdoor dining areas to take advantage of its natural mosquito-repelling properties. The citronella-scented foliage acts as a living deterrent, providing a chemical-free solution to common pests while adding fresh greenery to your space.
Plant Care
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, and ensure adequate drainage to prevent root rot. Trim regularly to encourage bushier growth and prevent the plant from becoming leggy. Lemon Balm can be grown year-round indoors or moved outside during warmer months for optimal growth.
- Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
- Common Names: Citronella 'Lemon Balm'
- Description: This is the most fragrant and savory kind available, bursting with a calming, peaceful smell. A flowering plant with a lush, bushy growth style that draws bees and butterflies. Use it as an ingredient in fruit and fish dishes, and herbal drinks, or grow it in a pot to keep mosquitoes away from your outdoor seating area.
Regular price
$19.99
Lemon Balm Plant - Melissa Officinalis
Melissa officinalis, commonly known as Lemon Balm or Citronella, is a fragrant perennial herb that brings both beauty and functionality to your indoor or outdoor space. This bushy, flowering plant features lush green foliage that releases a calming, lemony scent when touched, making it one of the most aromatic herbs you can grow.
Key Features
This Lemon Balm plant offers exceptional fragrance and versatility. The leaves contain natural citronella compounds that help repel mosquitoes when placed near outdoor seating areas. The plant's bushy growth habit creates an attractive display while attracting beneficial pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden.
Culinary and Medicinal Uses
Lemon Balm leaves are widely used in cooking and herbal remedies. Add fresh or dried leaves to fruit dishes, fish recipes, and cold beverages for a refreshing citrus note. The herb is particularly popular for making soothing herbal teas that have been traditionally used for their calming properties. Harvest leaves throughout the growing season for continuous use in your kitchen.
Growing Requirements
Melissa officinalis thrives in containers, making it ideal for patios, balconies, or windowsills. This beginner-friendly herb adapts well to various light conditions, though it prefers bright, indirect light when grown indoors. The plant's hardy nature and low maintenance requirements make it suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Natural Pest Control
Position your Lemon Balm plant near doorways, windows, or outdoor dining areas to take advantage of its natural mosquito-repelling properties. The citronella-scented foliage acts as a living deterrent, providing a chemical-free solution to common pests while adding fresh greenery to your space.
Plant Care
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, and ensure adequate drainage to prevent root rot. Trim regularly to encourage bushier growth and prevent the plant from becoming leggy. Lemon Balm can be grown year-round indoors or moved outside during warmer months for optimal growth.
- Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
- Common Names: Citronella 'Lemon Balm'
- Description: This is the most fragrant and savory kind available, bursting with a calming, peaceful smell. A flowering plant with a lush, bushy growth style that draws bees and butterflies. Use it as an ingredient in fruit and fish dishes, and herbal drinks, or grow it in a pot to keep mosquitoes away from your outdoor seating area.