Lemon Balm
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Pests & diseases
No significant insect pests or diseases. Monitor for aphids and spider mites. May be susceptible to powdery m
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What it is
Lemon balm is a bushy, lemon-scented, rhizomatous, herbaceous perennial native to Southern Central Europe to Central Asia, found along roadsides and in disturbed areas, and belongs to the mint family (Lamiaceae). (Species-level info; not specific to this variety.)
NC State ExtensionWhy grow/eat it
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How to use it
Leaves and flowers can be used as tea or flavoring soups or stews. New leaves are more flavorful than mature ones.
NC State ExtensionHarvest in Houston
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Container tips
Likes full sun to partial shade. Wants well-drained soil; handles dry spells.
NC State ExtensionCautions
No significant insect pests or diseases. Monitor for aphids and spider mites.
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