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Lime Balm (Melissa officinalis ssp. altissima) potted plant, organic

$8.50$21.95

Family:  Mint (Lamiaceae)

Hardy to Zones 5 to 10.  May act as an evergreen woody perennial in zones 9 to 10

(Crete Balm) Herbaceous perennial to 2 feet,  native to the mediterranean.  Light-green lime-flavored foliage is softly pubescent, with outsize flowers of light lavender.  A rare and unusual subspecies of lemon balm.  Space plants 2 feet apart.

Potted plant, Certified Organically Grown

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  1. HW

    Does the leaf taste like lime when it’s raw and/or cooked? Would it flavor water?

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      This is a good tea herb and it is lime-ish tasting. Want something that is even lime-ier? Try kivumbai lime basil. r

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