Lemon Balm plant with bright green leaves and lemony aroma, shown growing in a garden setting.
Lemon Balm Seeds

Vendor:Seattle Seed Company

Lemon Balm Seeds

$3.49

Lemon Balm Seeds from Seattle Seed Company offer an easy-to-grow, aromatic herb known for its lemony fragrance and multiple uses. A member of the mint family, it attracts pollinators and naturally repels mosquitoes. Sow directly after the last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks prior to frost. Lemon Balm grows vigorously and spreads quickly, making it useful for gardens or containers with regular trimming to maintain size.

  • Bright, lemony scent lifts the atmosphere in garden or patio spaces
  • Leaves suitable for herbal teas, desserts, and drinks
  • Natural mosquito repellent and pollinator attractor
  • Perennial herb that grows in Zones 4–9
  • Plant directly or start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

A strong aromatic herb for the garden

Why Choose Lemon Balm Seeds

Seed specifications and growing details

Exact Details and Fit

Brand or supplier
Seattle Seed Company
Product type
Herbs
Botanical Name
Melissa officinalis
Plant Type
Perennial (Zones 4–9)
Planting Time
After last frost (direct sow) or start indoors 6–8 weeks before
Planting Depth
⅛ inch — barely cover; needs some light
Spacing
18–24 inches apart
Days to Germination
7–14 days
Days to First Harvest
70–90 days from seed
Mature Height
18–36 inches
Light Needs
Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs
Moderate — tolerates some drought once established
Difficulty
Easy (can spread aggressively; manage accordingly)
Seed Type
Open-Pollinated
Bonus
Natural mosquito repellent; attracts bees; medicinal herb

What arrives

One Lemon Balm Seeds in the selected option unless the product page clearly lists a set or kit. Props and styling accessories shown in photos are not included.

Consider your garden conditions

Fit for Your Space

Use Lemon Balm Seeds for the listed garden, watering, or growing task. Confirm the size option shown on this page, coverage, connection, seed type, or tool fit before use.

Lemon Balm thrives in Zones 4–9 with full sun to partial shade.

Best with the garden beds, hoses, faucets, soil, seed trays, irrigation parts, or outdoor spaces that match the product's listed specs.

Always follow the manufacturer's care, use, and safety guidance.

Ordering and fulfillment info

Shipping and Returns

Shipping

Shipping rates and estimated delivery times are shown at checkout.

Returns

Return requests are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Contact Resin Society first for damaged, defective, incorrect, or missing items and we will coordinate directly with Seattle Seed Company.
Lemon Balm plant with bright green leaves and lemony aroma, shown growing in a garden setting.

Bright, calm, and within reach

Lemon Balm Seeds bring a citrusy hush to the doorstep—leaves you brush in passing, a fragrance that drifts across evening glasses and kitchen counters.

Small start, generous garden

Lemon balm at the threshold

Fragrance you can harvest

Outdoor evenings don’t have to compete with mosquitoes or a tired patio. Lemon Balm Seeds grow into a lively, lemon-scented herb that naturally helps keep the buzz at bay while inviting pollinators in. The leaves slip into tea, desserts, and summer drinks with an easy, bright lift. Quick to grow and happiest with frequent trimming, it turns everyday moments into something quietly restorative.

A fresh note in daily ritual

Melissa officinalis brings calm and utility to the same square foot—aroma for the senses, greens for the glass. From windowsill pots to sunlit beds, regular harvest keeps tender growth coming and the flavor high. With a forgiving temperament and moderate water needs, it settles into real life—workdays, late dinners, and slow weekends—without fuss.

For cooks, hosts, and porch-sitters

Someone who wants a resilient, lemony herb that thrives in containers or garden beds and earns its keep in tea, bakes, and evening spritzes.

Put it to work

Sow after last frost or start indoors 6–8 weeks earlier, then harvest often for fresh leaves in tea, desserts, and drinks while keeping plants compact.
  • Garden projects
  • Seed starting
  • Watering
  • Outdoor maintenance
  • Plant care
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Meet the Maker

Seattle Seed Company

Seattle Seed Company, based in Freeland, WA, brings together seeds and garden-growing products with a small, purposeful selection of plant & herb growing kits and chairs. The collection sits where home, garden, and maker living overlap: practical supplies for people building hands-on outdoor spaces and objects—like chairs with enough form and material presence—to anchor a porch, sunroom, or corner of the house. Buyers will appreciate items chosen for how they shape both a project and a place: tools and kits that start gardens, and singular furnishings that help organize and define the space around them. These are pieces for making, planting, and living with intention.
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Questions about Lemon Balm Seeds?

FAQs

How much sun does Lemon Balm need?
It grows well in full sun to partial shade, adapting to a range of light in the garden or on a patio.
When should I plant the seeds?
Direct sow after the last frost, or start indoors 6–8 weeks before your final frost date.
How far apart should plants be spaced?
Give each plant 18–24 inches to allow for its enthusiastic spread.
When will I be able to harvest leaves?
Expect first harvest about 70–90 days from seed; frequent picking encourages fresh growth.
Does it need a lot of water or special care?
Water moderately; once established it tolerates some drought. Trim regularly and consider containers to manage its vigorous habit.