General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10a
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Fragrant
Flower Color: Orange
Flower Time: Late summer or early fall
Other
Uses: Water gardens
Vegetable
Dried Flower
Suitable for miniature gardens
Dynamic Accumulator: Ca (Calcium)
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Resistances: Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Self fertile
Needs specific temperature: yee svchvee ts itnh eorrd
Sow in situ: lsefed-ess
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Cane
Cuttings: Leaf
Pollinators: Water
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years

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Common names
  • Lemon Balm
Comments:
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