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Lemon balm is a sweet-smelling plant that belongs to the mint family. It has bright green leaves that can make your garden smell wonderful and is often used in teas.
Key details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
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The lemon balm has bright green, wrinkly leaves that are heart-shaped with scalloped edges, growing on square stems. Its tiny, pale white or yellowish flowers cluster where leaves meet the stem. It looks similar to mint but has a distinct lemony fragrance.
Ancient Roman soldiers used its leaves to make soothing wound dressings.
Crushing a leaf releases a strong, fresh lemon candy smell!
It was once believed to banish sadness and bring joy to the heart!
