Lemon Balm
Lemon Balm is a vigorous, delightfully fragrant perennial whose bright green, crinkled leaves release a fresh, sweet lemon scent when brushed, making it irresistible to both gardeners and bees. Steeped into tea, it creates a soothing, mildly lemony brew long prized for calming nerves and easing digestion; fresh leaves can also be chopped into salads, fruit desserts, cocktails, and herb butters. Once established, it grows with the cheerful abundance typical of mint-family plants, self-sowing to ensure it never disappears.