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Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) is a lemon scented member of the mint family. A native to southern Europe, it is a perennial which will over-winter in hardiness zones 4 to 5. The plant develops many branches and grows to a height of about two feet. The leaves are 2 to 3 inches long, oval to almost heart shaped, shiny and wrinkled with scalloped edges. Small light blue to white flowers appear in late spring through midsummer. Learn more about it from the resources below.
- Alenka’s Free Printables Lots of free printables for paper crafting such as recipe cards, gift tags, labels, candy bar wrappers, calendars, magnets, note cards, bookmarks, chore charts, ready made scrapbooking layouts to print and so much more.
- NC State University Information Leaflet on lemon balm by Jeanine Davis, NCHA Advisor.
- Botanical.com Description, history, cultivation, medicinal action & uses of lemon balm.
- Sally's Place
Includes a recipe for Lemon Viniagrette.
Gernot Katzer's Spice Pages Contains info about the plant, chemistry, origin, etymology & photos to help identify.
Herbalpedia Description, Uses, Recipes & References.
Seeds of Knowledge Recipe Ideas for Lemon Balm by Brenda Hyde.
Earthnotes Description, history –including notable quotes, more extensive info about medicinal uses.
Long Creek Herbs Jim Long-Lemon Balm Herb of the Year 2007 contains recipes (Previous Speaker at Valle Crucis). Presents information about Calendula, Herb of the Year 2008. Contains links to other organizations, information on growing lemon balm, history, medicinal & culinary uses with some recipes for using this herb.
Epicentre of Spices Lemon Balm
Organic Gardening Cooking with Lemon Herbs
Long Live Lemon Balm, Herb of the Year 2007 “Herb Companion” July 2007 Article by Pat Crocker. Discusses history of healing, controlled cultivation, Lemon Balm blends, and a few recipes.
US Pharmacist Lemon oil comes from peel of lemons but there is any essential oil of lemon balm: Essential Oil composition of lemon balm
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Fletcher, NC 28732
Phone Number: 828-684-3562
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