Lemon Balm

An easy to grow tea herb with a delicious citrus flavor. Lemon balm has long been revered for lifting the spirits. Helpful in controlling high blood pressure, migraines, and depression. It is also good for hyperthyroidism and Grave’s disease. Internal and external use has shown promising results with all forms of the herpes virus. The shiny ,bright green, rounded leaves form a lush rosette and eventually send flower spikes to 3 feet in good soil .The flowers are not too exciting but the fragrance of the plant on a hot summer’s day is intoxicating .Wonderful herb for children to grow and learn from. Naturalizes easily. Full to Partial sun. Perennial Hardy to zone 4.