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Perennial lemon balm is easy to propagate and grow yourself. In the process, a plentiful harvest of the medicinal plant is almost certain.<\/p>\n

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a Mediterranean herb with an exceptionally long life. Twenty to thirty years, the perennial fruity herb can stay in the garden without any problems. It spreads quickly thanks to its enormous vigor and must be kept in check so that it does not take over the entire garden over time. Like sage (Salvia officinalis) or thyme (Thymus vulgaris), lemon balm belongs to the Lamiaceae family of plants.<\/p>\n

The characteristic flowers appear from June and attract a number of insects. In addition to cultivation in the bed, the lemon balm is also good to cultivate in the pot. If you rub the leaves of lemon balm between your fingers, a light lemon scent rises to your nose. The aroma is responsible for its popularity as a spice, but the same ingredients also help lemon balm to be effective against inner restlessness or stomach and intestinal complaints. Therefore, the labiates were not by chance already chosen as the medicinal plant of the year. The cultivation of the fragrant herb in your own garden is therefore worthwhile in any case.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Grow Lemon Balm: Step By Step<\/span><\/h2>
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