Lemon balm temperature tolerance

A cold-hardy perennial, lemon balm can survive temperatures to -20F (-30C).

Is lemon balm plant hardy?
Will Lemon balm survive winter?
Can you grow lemon balm in Zone 6?
Can lemon balm grow outside?
Does lemon balm affect thyroid?
Does lemon balm like full sun?
Does lemon balm keep mosquitoes away?
Does lemon balm come back every year?
How cold can lemon balm tolerate?
Why is my lemon balm turning purple?
Can I plant lemon balm and mint together?
Can you take too much lemon balm?

Is lemon balm plant hardy?

A cold-hardy perennial, lemon balm can survive temperatures to -30C (-20F).

Will Lemon balm survive winter?

Like mint, lemon balm is quite hardy and can be overwintered as far north as hardiness zones 4 and 5. It is always a good idea to mulch plants year-round, but winter mulch is of the utmost importance. Mulch helps keep the ground frozen in areas where the ground freezes and keeps it warmer in areas where it doesn't.

Can you grow lemon balm in Zone 6?

Lemon balm (zones 5-9) has a light, lemony aroma that is often included in teas to promote relaxation but can also be used in cooking or herbal remedies.

Can lemon balm grow outside?

Plants will thrive in any moist, well drained soil, in sun or partial shade or can be planted in pots filled with soil-based compost – a 20cm (8in) container would be ideal. Move outdoors when all danger of frost has passed.

Does lemon balm affect thyroid?

Test tube studies have found that lemon balm blocks attachment of antibodies to the thyroid cells that cause Grave's disease (hyperthyroidism). The brain's signal to the thyroid (thyroid-stimulating hormone or TSH) is also blocked from further stimulating the excessively active thyroid gland in this disease.

Does lemon balm like full sun?

Perhaps it is in too much sun. Many herbs do well in the sun, but lemon balm needs shade. Especially in areas in which the summer sun is hot, this plant grows best with some shade in the afternoon or in a spot where there are tall trees to lessen the intensity of the sun.

Does lemon balm keep mosquitoes away?

Lemon Balm contains high levels of a compound called citronellal, which gives it its lemony aroma and flavor that bugs find so unpleasant. ... The lemon scent, which repels the bugs, is powerful. It rubs off very well onto the skin. Lemon balm repels mosquitoes and gnats.

Does lemon balm come back every year?

Lemon balm is a perennial herb that grows best in cool weather.

How cold can lemon balm tolerate?

Frost tolerant

A cold-hardy perennial, lemon balm can survive temperatures to -20F (-30C).

Why is my lemon balm turning purple?

When you notice a plant with purple leaves rather than the normal green color, it is most likely due to a phosphorus deficiency. ... If the soil is cool early in the growing season, a phosphorus deficiency may develop in some plants.

Can I plant lemon balm and mint together?

The mint family plants, which include peppermint, spearmint, catmint, flavored mints such as orange mint and lemon balm, are spreading plants. ... Don't mix different mints in the same box because they interbreed and will produce some new and probably not as deliciously fragrant varieties.

Can you take too much lemon balm?

As a general rule of thumb, never take more than the recommended dosage on the product label. Cold sores preparations containing 1% lemon balm can be applied to cold sores three to four times per day.