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Seattle Seed Company

Lemon Balm Seeds

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Lemon Balm plant with bright green leaves and lemony aroma, shown growing in a garden setting.
Cluster of vibrant green lemon balm leaves with serrated edges and prominent veins, seen from above.

Vendor:Seattle Seed Company

Lemon Balm Seeds

$3.49
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Details

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
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
Dimensions & sizing

Supplier-listed measurements: Spacing: 18–24 inches apart | Mature Height: 18–36 inches