1500 Lemon Balm Seeds - Melissa Officinalis Perennial Herb Seeds for Tea, Cooking & Garden

Grow your own fragrant Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) with this generous packet of 1500 seeds. Lemon Balm is a hardy perennial herb prized for its bright, citrus-scented leaves that are perfect for fresh teas, culinary dishes, and herbal remedies. This easy-to-grow member of the mint family attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden.

**Growing Information:**
- **USDA Hardiness Zones:** 4-9
- **Light Requirements:** Prefers full sun to partial shade.
- **Water Requirements:** Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Established plants have moderate drought tolerance.
- **Growth Habit:** Grows 12-24 inches tall and can spread. Consider planting in containers to manage growth.
- **Germination:** Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost danger has passed. Light aids germination; press seeds lightly into soil surface.
- **Uses:** Fresh or dried leaves for herbal tea, flavoring for drinks, salads, and desserts. Often used in aromatherapy and as a calming herb.

Start your aromatic herb garden today with this prolific seed packet!