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05.09.05 ::
Lemon Balm (24-36"/Upright space -18")
FEATURES: Add freshleaves to soups, stews, and fish dishes.
A favorite for tea, potpourri, and garnish. small white flowers
attract bees and butterflies.
CARE: Dependable perennial with fragrant, lemon scent.
Performs best in dappled light and well drained soil. Easy
to grow reseeds readily. Cut back before seed heads form.
Pinch off flowers to keep plant productive.
Planting Depth: 1/8"-1/4" Soil Temp. for Germ.: 70°F Days to Germ.: 7-10 Plant Spacing: 12"-24"Apart Days to Maturity: 70-80 Full Sun/Partial Shade Moderate
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