Lemon Balm Live Plants – 2 Melissa officinalis Starters | 3–6" Aromatic Herb | Edible Perennial | Tea & Herb Garden

Bring fresh citrus fragrance and useful greenery to your herb garden with Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis). This aromatic perennial produces soft green leaves with a naturally refreshing lemon scent when touched or crushed. It is a fast-growing, bushy herb valued for teas, culinary use, fragrant garden spaces, and pollinator-friendly planting.

You will receive 2 young live starter plants approximately 3–6 inches tall. These plants are shipped without pots with their root balls protected for transit. Because they are young starters, they may need time to establish before developing the full, bushy appearance of mature Lemon Balm.

You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Lemon Balm starter plants
✔️ Approximately 3–6" tall
✔️ Melissa officinalis
✔️ Aromatic lemon-scented foliage
✔️ Edible perennial herb
✔️ Excellent for herb and kitchen gardens
✔️ Pollinator-friendly garden plant

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Lemon Balm
Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial herb
Growth Stage: Young live starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep evenly moist without waterlogging
Mature Height: Approximately 1–2 feet
Growth Rate: Fast once established
USDA Zones: 4–9
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant Lemon Balm soon after arrival and keep the soil consistently moist while the young plants establish their roots. Provide morning sun or partial shade in hot climates. Regular harvesting or light pruning encourages a fuller, bushier plant. Lemon Balm can spread readily, so containers are useful when you want to keep its growth contained.