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lemon balm
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lemon balm

Perennial herb belonging to the mint family, with lemon-scented leaves. It is widely used in teas, liqueurs, and medicines. (Melissa officinalis, family Labiatae.)



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For minty ground covers, choose from yerba buena (Satureja), bee balm (Monardella) and American wild mint (Mentha arvensis).
Native wildflowers such as black-eyed susans and phlox also bring them in, as does the aptly named bee balm, a hardy, spreading perennial that Native Americans used for tea.
Bee balm, a flower garden favorite, is fragrant and sweet.
 
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