Lemon Balm
herb
Self-seeds aggressively — deadhead before flowering or contain like mint.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 4–9
- Sun
- Part sun (3–6 hrs)
- Water
- Medium — water when top inch of soil is dry
- Soil
- Loam
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 18 in. between plants
- Space needed
- A 2×2 ft block of the bed
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Good companions
Recommended varieties
- Commonstart
Bright lemon-scented mint relative — tea, salads, dessert.
- Aureastart
Variegated gold-and-green leaves — ornamental and useful.
Add Lemon Balm to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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