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Back to buying optionsLemon Balm Live Plants – Set of 2 | Melissa officinalis | 3–6 Inch Aromatic Herb Starters | Edible Perennial | No Pot
Bring fresh citrus fragrance and useful greenery to your garden with this set of 2 live Lemon Balm starter plants, Melissa officinalis. Known for its naturally lemon-scented leaves and bushy growth, Lemon Balm is a versatile perennial herb that is popular for tea gardens, herb gardens, culinary use, containers, and pollinator-friendly spaces.
You will receive 2 young live plants approximately 3–6 inches tall. The plants are shipped without pots, with the root balls wrapped in soil to help protect the roots and retain moisture during transit. Because these are young starter plants, they will need time to establish after planting before developing into full, bushy herbs.
You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Lemon Balm starter plants
✔️ Approximately 3–6 inches tall
✔️ Botanical name: Melissa officinalis
✔️ Healthy young rooted plants
✔️ Ships without pots
✔️ Roots wrapped with soil for shipping
✔️ Aromatic, lemon-scented foliage
✔️ Edible perennial herb
✔️ Suitable for gardens and containers
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Lemon Balm
Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
Plant Type: Aromatic perennial herb
Growth Stage: Young live starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist while establishing
Mature Height: Approximately 1–2 feet
Growth Habit: Bushy, upright and spreading
Foliage: Green, lemon-scented leaves
Bloom Season: Summer
Flower Color: Small white to pale flowers
Growth Rate: Fast once established
USDA Zones: 4–9
Edible Herb: Yes
Container Friendly: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant your Lemon Balm in fertile, well-draining soil and provide full sun to partial shade. Keep the soil evenly moist while the young plants establish, but avoid waterlogged conditions. Regular harvesting or light pruning encourages fuller, bushier growth. Lemon Balm can spread readily in garden beds, so container growing is a great option if you want to keep its growth contained.
