| Lemon Balm Melissa officinalis [Approx. 1800 seeds/gram] Cultivated in Europe as early as the 1500s. Thomas Jefferson listed Lemon Balm in his 1794 herb list. It is useful in cooking, herbal teas, and home remedies. A tea made from the leaves is pleasant tasting and has calmative and carminative properties. Prefers partial shade to full sun and well-drained, fertile, moist locations. Grows up to 24 inches tall. Each packet contains 0.25 gram of seeds. USDA zones 4-9. |