25 Orange MANDARINA BALM Mandarin Lemon Balm Melissa Officinalis Herb Seeds

DESCRIPTION:

NAME: Mandarina Balm

OTHER COMMON NAMES: Orange Balm / Orange Lemon Balm / Mandarin Balm

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Melissa Officinalis

COLOR: White Flowers

PLANT SEEDS: Outdoors after frost / Indoors weeks before last frost

BLOOM TIME: Summer

DAYS UNTIL HARVEST: From 65 Days On

HARDINESS ZONE: 4 - 9

PLANT HEIGHT: 18 - 24"

PLANT SPACING: 12"

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Sun - Part Shade

SOIL & WATER PREFERENCES: Average

QUANTITY: 25 Seeds

OTHER: The leaves of Mandarina Balm plant have a lovely orange fragrance & flavor. The leaves are commonly used to flavor hot tea, iced tea, soups, sauces, meats, & desserts. The leaves can be frozen or dried & stored for later use. The crushed leaves can also be rubbed on the skin and used as a natural mosquito repellent. Among Melissa's herbal qualities are its antibacterial and antiviral properties. It is also said to be effective at reducing stress, helping to improve mood, & improved mental performance. The scientific name 'Melissa' comes from the Greek word for honeybee - the plant bears small white flowers overflowing with nectar that the honeybee dearly loves.

We also have (regular) Lemon Balms seeds, & Orange Thyme seeds, too!

 

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