Who doesn't love the fresh lemony Scent of Lemon balm? It is fun to grow just for it's scent alone. I have used this herb for years! I like to use it in summer salads in place of mint, in a lemon Herb butter cookie, in cocktails, and for an herbal tea!Other uses that I found are: aiding in the healing of wounds, treating venomous insect bites and stings, inducing relaxation and a sense of well being, improving appetite and aid digestion. Lemon balm is also know for uses in culinary, cosmetic and medicine. Lemon balm is a fantastic addition to the herb garden. It is known for its "calming effect" and it is very easy to grow. It is less invasive than mint, but does spread as well as self-sow. For a bushier, compact plant, trim sprigs frequently. It prefers rich, deep and moist soil and partial shade, though it will tolerate direct sunlight. It is more shade-tolerant than most herbs. In dry climates, it grows best in partial shade. Lemon balm is also a great herb to grow in containers!
Lemon Balm is sometimes called other names such as: Sweet Melissa, Sweet Balm, Balm mint, Bee balm, Blue balm, Garden balm, Honey plant.
"Melissa gets its name from the Greek word for honeybee. Bee keepers often rubbed (and in some cases, still do) the inside of a new hive to prevent swarming and to induce the bees to return to the hives. Lemon Balm, though often called Bee Balm, should not be confused with another plant commonly called Bee Balm (Mondara dydima)."
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| Pots of Lemon Balm and Garlic Chives Ready for the plant sale- $2 |
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