Melissa officinalis

Perennial ~ Height 30-80cm ~ Hardy

Lemon balm is an undemanding, neat, shrubby herb with lemon scented leaves and small cream flowers in summer.

The leaves can be used to add flavour to chicken, game and fish, to make stuffing or added to soups, sauces, salads, deserts and drinks.  The leaves make a calming tea.

Lemon balm is very attractive to bees.

Any soil in sun or partial shade. Spreads and self seeds readily.