Also known as Lemon Balm · 107 saves
Melissa
Melissa, the genus most gardeners know as lemon balm. We track 2 varieties; the ones most used by real gardeners.
The 2 most-saved Melissa varieties
Species of Melissa
Each one is a parent of the varieties above.
Track your Melissa in Sow
Save the Melissa you grow and get care reminders timed to your zone.
Melissa questions
How many types of Melissa are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 2 distinct Melissa varieties. The most popular — ranked by 107 real gardeners — are shown first above.
What zones does Melissa grow in?
Across its varieties, Melissa covers USDA Zones 4–9. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Melissa bloom?
Most Melissa varieties bloom in mid-summer, late summer. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Melissa should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.