Melissa Officinale from the Jardins de l'Écoumène is an aromatic perennial plant highly prized for its medicinal properties and its lemony scent.
Spread: 30-45 cm
Plant height: 60 cm
Quantity per pack: Approximately 200 seeds
Companion plants: Lavender, mint, rosemary
Enemy plants: No particular enemies known
The dark green leaves of Lemon Balm, accompanied by small white or yellowish flowers, bring a sweet and fragrant touch to the garden. This plant reaches about 60 cm in height and produces broad, oval leaves with a delicate lemony taste. Perfect for infusing herbal teas or adding a fresh flavor to salads, desserts and drinks.
Easy to grow, lemon balm prefers well-drained soil and a sunny location. Hardy and resistant, it adapts well to beginner gardens. Renowned for its calming and digestive properties, lemon balm is often used in herbal medicine to soothe stress and promote digestion.
