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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
Question
Judy –
Lime Balm sounds wonderful. Would I need to keep it well away from my Lemon Balm? I’m in zone 8, North East TX with acidic soil. Thanks!
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Richo Cech –
Hi Judy,
I also have these growing in the same garden and have not seen a cross occur, apparently they are sufficiently different to not hybridize.
Richo
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Charity –
Does this have the same medicinal benefits as lemon balm?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Charity, it is a good tea herb but not the same as lemon balm, which will do more to calm. richo
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HW –
Does the leaf taste like lime when it’s raw and/or cooked? Would it flavor water?
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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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