🌿 Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
This bright, citrus-scented mint relative offers lemony leaves perfect for teas and garnishes, thriving in moist, partly shaded Miami gardens.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Southern Europe and Central Asia
☀️ Light: Part sun to part shade; protect from harsh midday sun
💧 Water: Keep soil evenly moist; avoid letting it dry out completely
📏 Size: Grows 12-24 inches tall and spreads readily
🌸 Bloom Time: Produces small white blooms in summer
🌱 Landscape Use: Great for herb beds, containers, and moist garden borders
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Raised Bed Mix, then feed monthly with Espoma Garden Tone for the best flavor and growth.