Melissa of cinalis

Lemon balm makes a refreshing tea and its chopped leaves taste delicious in salads, stews and soups. It is sometimes known as garden balm, honey plant and sweet balm.

Best Use

• Edible
• Fragrant
• Dried
• Attracts bees
• Borders
• Bedding

Planting Instructions

• Grows to a height of 50cm
• Plant in full sun in well-drained soil
• Avoid overhead watering
• Add a bit of lime and a general fertiliser to the soil before planting
• Once planted, layer newspaper around your seedlings and cover the newspaper with peastraw to prevent it drying out between watering