Lemon balm
- Product number: 831312.1
- Origin: Europe
- Latin: Melissa officinalis
For centuries, this delightful lemon-scented and tasting herb has been known for its rejuvenating and calming effects! Lemon balm tea with a little honey is a tried and tested nightcap... But also try a leaf in a soft drink or in a salad. Furthermore, the leaves are used with eel, fish and meat dishes (do not bake or cook them with the dish) and in the preparation of liqueurs or wine.
Names:
Latin: Melissa officinalis
Dutch: Citroenmelisse
Also: Melissa
English: Balm
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- Flower colour: White to pale yellow flowers
- Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
- Attractive to insects:
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
- Hardy: Forst hardy
- Origin: Europe
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Melissa officinalis
- Dutch: Lemon balm
- Also known as: Melissa
- English: Balm
