Below is a list of all known varieties for Lemon Balm. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Common Lemon Balm | The standard variety (Melissa officinalis), known for its intense lemon fragrance and subtle mint-lemon taste. Used in teas, desserts, and with fish. |
| Golden Lemon Balm | A variegated variety with golden-yellow leaves, popular for its appearance. The flavor is slightly milder than common lemon balm. |
| Lemon Balm (Dried) | Dried lemon balm leaves, very popular for making a calming, lemon-scented herbal tea. |
| Lemon Balm (Dried) | The "dried" "leaves, " "which" "lose" "some" "of" "the" "bright" "citrus" "notes" "but" "are" "still" "popular" "for" "herbal teas." |
| Lemon Balm (Fresh) | The "fresh, "mint-like" "leaves" "with" "a" "strong, "lemony" "scent." "Used" "for" "teas, " "desserts, " "and" "with" "poultry" "and" "fish." |
| Lime Balm | A cultivar (Melissa officinalis 'Lime') with a pronounced lime-like scent and flavor, rather than pure lemon. |
| Variegated Lemon Balm | A variety (Melissa officinalis 'Aurea') with green leaves variegated with patches of gold. It has a slightly milder lemon scent. |