Lemon balm
- Product number: 831310.1
- Origin: Southern Europe
- Latin: Artemisia abrotanum
What stands out first is its beautiful, deeply incised, grey-green foliage with a strong lemon aroma. It is a Southern European plant, which, like lavender and rosemary, is actually a shrub (woody), but in our climate, it rejuvenates itself through annual pruning. Place the plant in a sunny and not too wet spot, and it will be your companion for years! Its slightly bitter aftertaste was a reason in the Middle Ages to incorporate the plant into rich dishes for better digestion. Not a bad choice, as moderate use is good for the gastrointestinal tract. A yellow dye is extracted from the plant. In 1792, absinthe, made from lemon herb among other ingredients, was invented by a French doctor. It was intended as a medicine but became a popular drink. The famous herbal liqueur was temporarily banned due to its calming side effect, which was mistrusted; a tea made from lemon herb (and additions for taste) is still calming. Excess can be harmful!
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Latin: Artemisia abrotanum
Dutch: Citroenkruid
Also known as: Limoenkruid, Averoon
English: Southernwood, Lad's Love, Southern Wormwood
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- Flower colour: Yellow flowers
- Origin: Southern Europe
- Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Forst hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Artemisia abrotanum
- Dutch: Lemon balm
- Also known as: Lime Thyme, Southernwood
- English: Southernwood, Lad's Love, Southern Wormwood
