Lemon Balm

Scientific Name: Melissa officinalis

Plant Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)

Native Region: South-central Europe, the Mediterranean basin, Iran, and Central Asia

Lemon Balm

Brief Description

A perennial herbaceous plant with heart-shaped or oval-shaped green leaves that have a crinkled texture and scalloped edges. It is famous for its distinct lemon-scented foliage when crushed.

Care Instructions

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Requires well-draining soil and regular watering to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. It is a hardy plant that can be invasive, so it is often grown in pots or pruned regularly to manage growth.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2026-04-02T12:40:29.918566