LEMON BALM Melissa officinalis
HR65 CITRONELLA
This is the most fragrant variety available with an essential oil content up to .4%.
Fresh or dried leaves are made into a wonderful calming lemon-scented
tea (sweeten with honey). Fresh leaves can be used to give a lemony tang to salads and
drinks. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Compact, mildew resistant 10-12 inch
plants. Packet is 1/4 gram, about 400 seeds. Sorry, out of stock.
HR67 QUEDLINBURGER NIEDERLIEGENDE
This variety has a higher essential oil content (.2%), higher yields, and better
winter hardiness than common lemon balm. Fresh or dried leaves are made into a wonderful
calming lemon-scented tea (sweeten with honey) that is used to treat stress, indigestion
and headaches. Fresh leaves can be used to give a lemony tang to salads and drinks.
Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Grows to 2-feet tall. Packet is 1/2 gram,
about 800 seeds.
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