Lemon Balm Plants (Melissa officinalis) - 2 Starter Plants, Bare Root

About This Plant

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is an aromatic perennial herb known for lemon-scented leaves. This listing features two healthy starter plants, approximately 3–6 inches tall, growing as a bushy, fragrant addition to herb gardens, teas, cooking, pollinator gardens, and medicinal herb collections.

What You Will Receive

2 live Lemon Balm starter plants. Each plant is approximately 3–6 inches tall and is shipped bare root with a soil-wrapped root ball. No pots are included. Plants are healthy and rooted, prepared for transit and arrival in good condition.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Lemon Balm
• Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
• Plant Type: Aromatic perennial herb
• Growth Stage: Starter plants
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
• Mature Height: 18–36 inches
• Growth Rate: Fast
• USDA Zones: 4–9
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

Plant promptly after arrival and maintain consistent moisture while roots establish. Regularly harvest leaves to encourage fuller, bushier growth and enjoy a continuous supply of fresh foliage throughout the growing season.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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