Lemon Balm Seeds (Melissa officinalis)

Bring one of the most beloved herbs to your garden with Lemon Balm Seeds (Melissa officinalis). A member of the mint family, lemon balm is treasured for its fresh lemon fragrance, bright green leaves, and cheerful yellow blooms. This perennial herb has been grown for centuries in herb gardens and cottage gardens, where it is appreciated for its culinary, ornamental, and traditional herbal uses.

Our Certified Organically Grown Lemon Balm Seeds are sourced from Strictly Medicinal Seeds, a family-owned seed company specializing in medicinal and culinary herb seeds. Whether you're creating a tea garden, planting a pollinator-friendly landscape, or expanding your homestead herb collection, lemon balm is a timeless favorite.

Homestead Ideas

• Grow in a kitchen or tea herb garden.
• Harvest fresh leaves for homemade herbal teas and recipes.
• Add to pollinator gardens to attract bees and beneficial insects.
• Dry leaves for year-round pantry and herbal projects.
• Plant alongside other favorite perennial culinary herbs.

⭐ Pro Tip Lemon balm seeds benefit from a short period of cold stratification before planting. Many gardeners refrigerate the seeds for about two weeks before sowing to help encourage germination.

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
• Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
• Plant Type: Perennial
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8
• Recommended Spacing: 12–24 inches
• Packet Size: Approximately 100 seeds
• Seed Source: Strictly Medicinal Seeds
• Certified Organically Grown

Planting Instructions

Sow seeds in fall or early spring. Lemon balm seeds benefit from light during germination, so sow shallowly and lightly press the seeds into the soil. A two-week cold stratification period before planting is commonly recommended. Keep the seedbed evenly moist during germination.

What's Included

• Approximately 100 Certified Organically Grown Lemon Balm Seeds from Strictly Medicinal Seeds