Lemon Balm, Melissa officinalis

Melissa officinalis. Herbaceous perennial, mint family. Bushy, upright, clump-forming plants with square stems; vigorous and uniform. Plants 18–24 in. tall and 18–24 in. wide. Bright green, heart-shaped, scalloped leaves with a slightly wrinkled texture, 1–3 in. long. Small white to pale-yellow flowers in leaf axils in mid to late summer; attractive to bees. Strong lemon aroma and flavor; best used fresh or dried for tea and cooking. Winter-hardy to zone 4; self-sows readily.