Lemon Balm

Scientific Name: Melissa officinalis

Common Name: Lemon Balm

Exposure: Partial shade to full sun

Height: 12 to 24 inches

Width: 18 to 24 inches

Spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart

Attracts: Bees and butterflies

Use: Culinary herb, aromatic leaves, and medicinal properties

Plant Habit: Bushy, spreading perennial

Companion Plants: Tomatoes, basil, and chamomile

Harvest: Harvest leaves throughout the growing season; the flavor is best before flowering