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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) 4"

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Calming lemony mint used in teas, tonics & the garden
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Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) 4"
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🍋 Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) – Your Kitchen Remedy BFF 🌱

Awaken your senses with the refreshing lemony fragrance of Lemon Balm! This ancient medicinal herb is both a culinary treasure and a pollinator favorite, making it a must-have for every edible or healing garden. 🌿✨


🌿 Quick Facts

  • Botanical Name: Melissa officinalis
  • Plant Type: Perennial herb (Mint family)
  • Sale Size: Ships in a 4" pot
  • Mature Height & Width: Up to 18" tall x 18–24" wide
  • USDA Zones: 4–9
  • Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Cold Hardiness: Dies back in winter, returns in spring
  • Growth Habit: Low, bushy, spreading
  • Spacing Needs: 20–24" apart for best airflow

🍵 Culinary & Medicinal Magic

  • Culinary Delight: Adds a citrusy zest to teas, salads, sauces, marinades & desserts.
  • Soothing Tea Herb: Famous for its calming aroma—perfect for evening tea blends.
  • Medicinal Legacy: Used traditionally for anxiety, sleep support, digestion, and viral relief (especially cold sores).
  • Historical Roots: Beloved by ancient Greeks, Romans, and European herbalists for its healing and uplifting qualities.

🌱 Top Benefits & Uses

  • Calming Companion: Known as “the happy herb” for its uplifting aroma.
  • Pollinator Paradise: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects 🐝🦋
  • Natural Pest Repellent: Pairs well in gardens with mint, basil, and other herbs to deter pests.
  • Aromatic Appeal: Perfect for borders, containers, and herbal gardens.

🛠 Best Practices for Planting & Care

Where to Plant:

  • Full sun is ideal, but partial shade works in hot climates.
  • Prefers rich, well-drained soil with organic matter.

Planting Method:

  • Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot.
  • Space 20–24" apart for airflow and growth.
  • Watch our GreenDreams planting guide on YouTube for the “High & Tight” method!

Watering & Mulching:

  • Keep soil consistently moist (not soggy).
  • Mulch with organic hardwood mulch to conserve moisture.

Maintenance:

  • Pinch or trim regularly to encourage bushy growth and stronger aroma.
  • Dies back in winter but bounces back in spring.
  • Feed with compost tea or organic fertilizer monthly (especially in pots).

🪴 Container & Indoor Growing Tips

  • Perfect for patios, windowsills, and balconies.
  • Use a well-draining organic potting mix.
  • Indoors: Place near a bright, sunny window.
  • Clip leaves regularly for fresh use and to encourage new growth.

⚠️ Shipping Note

🌍 Ships in a 4" pot. Because of its delicate size, shipping is most reliable within Florida, the Southeastern US & Texas. Outside this region, plants may need extra recovery time: filtered light & consistent watering for up to 3 weeks after shipping. We recommend a 1-gallon size if available for customers in northern or western states.


🌟 Is Lemon Balm Right for You?

✅ Ideal For:

  • Home herbalists & tea lovers 🍵
  • Gardeners wanting pollinator-friendly herbs
  • Families looking for safe, calming remedies
  • Eco-friendly landscapes

❌ Not Ideal For:

  • Those seeking tall hedges or privacy screens
  • Gardeners wanting flashy, exotic blooms
  • Those who prefer completely hands-off plants

📈 Call to Action

Ready to bring ancient healing, fresh teas, and pollinator joy into your garden? 🌿🍋

Order your Lemon Balm today and start growing your kitchen remedy BFF!


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Available for Local Pickup at GreenDreams!

18709 US Hwy. 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.

Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location
, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
 

1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
 

2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.

  • For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

  • For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
     

3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.

  • We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.

  • Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
     

For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.

 

🌿 Important Shipping Information

Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.

  • Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.

  • Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.

  • Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.

  • Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants

1. Understanding of Shipping Stress

By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.

2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage

Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations

Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.

4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule

Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.

5.Extreme Weather Conditions

Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.

6. No Refund Policy

Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.

7. Responsibility of Care

Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.

8. Consent

By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.

These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.

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