Lemon Balm

Open-Pollinated | Perennial | Pollinator Favorite

Fresh, bright, and a little wild — that’s Lemon Balm for you. With its crisp citrusy flavor, this plant is a garden classic, perfect for adding to teas, cocktails, and summer salads. It’s also a favorite of bees and other pollinators, thanks to those nectar-rich white flowers that pop up mid-summer.

Our Lemon Balm starts are ready to jump into your garden beds, raised beds, or big patio pots. They’ll keep coming back year after year in Zones 4–9 (psst... we're zone 8 here in SC), with a little help from mulch if your winters get harsh. Easygoing and forgiving, Lemon Balm’s the plant that says “I’ve got this,” even if you forget to water it once in a while.

Quick Facts

• Type: Open-pollinated, perennial

• Height at Maturity: 18-26"

• Flavor: Bright lemony zing, fresh and clean

• Best For: Herbal teas, fresh summer drinks, salads, and sunny garden corners
  
  

Care Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours a day)

• Soil: Moist, well-draining, and medium-fertility — Lemon Balm’s not fussy

• Water: Keep evenly moist, but don’t let it sit in waterlogged soil

• Spacing: Plant 12" apart for a lush, airy feel

• Harvest: Snip fresh leaves whenever you’re ready, or cut entire stalks before flowering for a sweet flush of regrowth
  
  

• Support: None needed, this herb grows like it’s got somewhere to be