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Lemon Balm |
Description
Lemon Balm's citrus fragrance is a wonderful garden treat and this plant can provide a nice foundation planting and background for more colorful plants. It should be grown in sun or shade with average, well-drained soil. Grows to a size of 2'. A versatile herb, it can be used in cooking, teas and skin cleaning. -Holland WIldflower Farm
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Herb
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
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Flower Season
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Leaf Color
Bark Color
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Fruit Color
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Fruit Season
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Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Rich
Soil pH
Acid
Adverse Factors
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Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Fragrance
Seasonal Interest
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Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
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Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.