{"product_id":"balm-lemon-melissa-officinalis","title":"Balm - Lemon Melissa officinalis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"9b1b7871-e8a2-422e-8cec-e76c51cc0893\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"207\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"194\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eLemon Balm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"225\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"228\"\u003eLemon Balm is a fragrant, easy-to-grow herb valued for its bright green, textured foliage and refreshing lemon scent. A member of the mint family, it forms a soft, bushy clump of foliage that is ideal for culinary use, herbal teas, and sensory gardens. The leaves release a strong citrus aroma when crushed and are commonly used fresh or dried. In Melbourne conditions, Lemon Balm thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. It grows vigorously through spring and summer, often dying back slightly in cooler months before regenerating with warmth. Small, nectar-rich flowers may appear in summer, attracting beneficial pollinators. Regular pruning helps maintain a compact shape and prevents it from becoming leggy or invasive, as it can spread readily if left unmanaged. It performs exceptionally well in pots, raised beds, and herb gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e*Shrub - Small\u003cbr data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003e*Shrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eHeight: 40–80 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eWidth: 40–80 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1271\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003e*Full Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003e*Part Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e*Flowers in Summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1361\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eBee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eEdible Leaves\u003cbr data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003eHerbaceous\u003cbr data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003ePerennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eSuitable for Pots\u003cbr data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eFast Growing\u003cbr data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eCan become invasive if not controlled\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1526\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eNon-toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1642\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eTomato\u003cbr data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eCapsicum\u003cbr data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003eBroccoli\u003cbr data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003eKale\u003cbr data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1635\"\u003eParsley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tavistock","offers":[{"title":"TRAY OF 12 X 10CM POTS","offer_id":47758787248293,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/Balm-LemonMelissaofficinalis.png?v=1777099447","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/balm-lemon-melissa-officinalis","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}