{"product_id":"citronella-lemon-balm-melissa-officinalis-citronella-seeds","title":"Citronella Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis 'Citronella') Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eCitronella Lemon Balm (\u003cem data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"710\"\u003eMelissa officinalis ‘Citronella’\u003c\/em\u003e) is a vigorous perennial herb valued for its lush green foliage and small white summer blooms that support pollinators. Its mounded growth habit makes it an attractive leafy accent in borders, herb gardens, and container plantings. Hardy and easy to grow, it thrives in sunny to lightly shaded areas and forms long-lived clumps that return year after year, adding soft texture to ornamental and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1462\"\u003e• Dense leafy clumps with bright green foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e• Small white blooms attract bees and beneficial insects\u003cbr data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e• Reliable perennial that returns each spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e• Grows well in containers, borders, and herb garden displays\u003cbr data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003e• Easy to grow and tolerant of varied soils\u003cbr data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e• Non-GMO \u003cem data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eMelissa officinalis ‘Citronella’\u003c\/em\u003e variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1491\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1492\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003e• Common Name: Citronella Lemon Balm\u003cbr data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e• Scientific Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eMelissa officinalis ‘Citronella’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003e• Plant Type: Perennial herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1615\" data-end=\"1618\"\u003e• USDA Zones: 4–9\u003cbr data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e• Foliage Color: Bright green\u003cbr data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003e• Flower Color: White\u003cbr data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e• Bloom Season: Late spring to mid-summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1738\"\u003e• Height: 18–30 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e• Spread: 12–24 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e• Growth Habit: Bushy, leafy, clumping\u003cbr data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e• Heirloom: Yes\u003cbr data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e• GMO Status: Non-GMO\u003cbr data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003e• Organic: Not certified organic\u003cbr data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e• Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained soil\u003cbr data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003e• Water Needs: Moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003e• Pollinator Value: Attracts bees and beneficial insects\u003cbr data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e• Maintenance Level: Low\u003cbr data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2114\"\u003e• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e• Seed Viability: 2–3 years stored cool \u0026amp; dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2222\"\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e• Start indoors 6–8 weeks before frost or direct sow outdoors in spring.\u003cbr data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003e• Lightly press seeds into soil; do not bury deeply (requires light).\u003cbr data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2370\"\u003e• Keep soil evenly moist until germination (10–20 days).\u003cbr data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e• Transplant after frost into full sun to partial shade.\u003cbr data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2488\"\u003e• Water moderately and avoid soggy soil.\u003cbr data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003e• Allow clumps to expand for perennial displays.\u003cbr data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003e• Remove spent flowers or leave seeds for natural reseeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evergrowseeds","offers":[{"title":"100 Pcs","offer_id":42426841989191,"sku":"AZSFSV-290125-2065","price":16.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":42426842021959,"sku":"AZSFSV-290125-2066","price":57.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Pcs","offer_id":42426842054727,"sku":"AZSFSV-290125-2067","price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/6507\/9367\/files\/citronella-lemon-balm-seeds-melissa-officinalis.jpg?v=1769091678","url":"https:\/\/evergrowseeds.com\/products\/citronella-lemon-balm-melissa-officinalis-citronella-seeds","provider":"Evergrowseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}