Lemon Balm

Melissa officinalis, Lamiaceae

Zones

3–7

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorDynamic AccumulatorProducerPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

ModerateModerateModerate

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sweet BasilOcimum basilicum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

TaroColocasia esculenta

Pest Deterrent

German ChamomileMatricaria chamomilla

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Atlas CedarCedrus atlantica

Wind Protection

TayberryRubus fruticosus x idaeus

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

White LupinLupinus albus

White lupin alkaloids can be inhibitory to sensitive herbs like lemon balm

SpearmintMentha spicata

Spearmint aggressive spreading can overwhelm lemon balm through competitive root expansion

GingerZingiber officinale

Ginger root compounds may interfere with growth of temperate herbs like lemon balm

Uses

Functions

Nutrient AccumulationFoodMedicine

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Lemon Balm grow in?

Lemon Balm grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Lemon Balm?

Good companions for Lemon Balm include Sweet Basil, Taro, German Chamomile, Atlas Cedar, Tayberry.

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