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Lemon Balm
Melissa officinalis
In the United States:
Naturalized
· also called common balm
Honeybees visit the small white flowers for abundant nectar; prolonged summer bloom of 45-50 days supports foraging. The mint-family perennial self-seeds readily and forms spreading clumps that benefit from occasional division or containment.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–August |
| Duration | ~50 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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