Lemon Balm Live Plant 1 – 11–16" Tall – Melissa officinalis – Perennial Herb

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a fragrant perennial herb with green foliage and a fresh lemon-like aroma. It is suitable for herb gardens, containers, and outdoor planting, and is also commonly grown as a pollinator-friendly garden plant.

You will receive one live, rooted Lemon Balm plant, approximately 11–16 inches tall at time of shipping. The plant is supplied as a young, established herb ready for its new growing environment.

Plant Size: Approx. 11–16 inches tall at time of shipping.
Plant Form: Rooted live plant plug.
Pot: Flower pot included according to the supplied listing attributes.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Lemon Balm plant
• Approx. 11–16 inches tall at time of shipping
• Botanical name: Melissa officinalis
• Fragrant perennial herb with green foliage
• Full sun listed; source also notes partial shade
• Medium watering needs
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor growing
• Edible culinary herb
• Attractive addition to herb and pollinator gardens
• Natural variation in plant appearance is expected

🧾 MATERIALS:

1 × live rooted Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) plant

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Lemon Balm
Scientific Name: Melissa officinalis
Plant Type: Herb
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Loam
Water: Medium
USDA Zone: Not specified
Quantity: 1
Shipping Height: Approx. 11–16 inches tall at time of shipping
Plant Stage: Vegetative
Growth Habit: Clumping / bushy, spreading
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Broadleaf
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Features: Edible, Evergreen, Fast Growing, Perennial

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Lemon Balm?
The supplied listing does not specify USDA hardiness zones. Local climate conditions should be considered when growing Lemon Balm outdoors.

2. How much sunlight does Lemon Balm need?
The listing specifies full sun, while the description also indicates that partial shade can be suitable.

3. How much water does Lemon Balm need?
Lemon Balm is listed with medium watering requirements.

4. What is the growth habit of Lemon Balm?
It is described as a clumping herb with a bushy, spreading growth habit.

5. Can Lemon Balm be grown in containers?
Yes. The listing describes Lemon Balm as suitable for containers as well as herb gardens and outdoor planting.

Customer Notice:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.