Lemon Balm

In terms of taste, mint has a menthol flavor while lemon balm has an additional lemony taste. Is mint and lemon balm same? The main… Read More »What Is The Difference Between Mint And Lemon Balm?

This perennial in the mint family is native to mountainous areas of southern Europe and northern Africa but has naturalized in almost in every warm… Read More »Is Lemon Balm Fragrant?

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Melissa and native to south-central Europe, the Mediterranean Basin, Iran, and Central Asia, but… Read More »Are Lemon Balm And Mint Related?

Lemon balm and lemon mint are different plants in the mint family. Both have a citrus scent, but they vary in their growth requirements and… Read More »Is Lemon Balm And Lemon Mint The Same?

2 to 3 feet high. Lemon balm grows from 2 to 3 feet high and should be spaced 18 to 24 inches apart. Lemon balm… Read More »How Big Does Lemon Balm Grow?

Lemon balm is another great substitute for lemongrass. For one stalk of lemongrass, take four lemon balm leaves to get a subtle citrus flavor. Can… Read More »Can I Substitute Lemon Balm For Lemongrass?

When lemon balm flowers, it brings in bees and butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. (Check out other plants I recommend to attract pollinators here.) Do… Read More »Does Lemon Balm Attract Butterflies?

Lemon Balm is a mint-flavored herb and one of the best alternative herbs for lemongrass. The leaves can be chopped finely to maximize the citrus… Read More »Can You Use Lemon Balm Instead Of Lemongrass?

All plants can benefit from lavender, especially chamomile, lettuce, brassicas, onions, tomatoes, oregano, thyme, marjoram, sage, rosemary, basil, lemon balm, squash, olive and fruit trees.… Read More »Can I Plant Lavender And Lemon Balm Together?

You can harvest small amounts of lemon balm for use throughout its growing season by snapping off a few leaves at a time. For a… Read More »How Do You Harvest And Use Lemon Balm?