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groundcover layer
lemon balm
melissa officinalis
citrus-scented understory that confuses pest noses, calms human ones, and hums with bees — melissa is greek for honeybee for a reason.
functions
insectarypest confusermedicinalground cover
light
part shade
moisture
moderate
soil
unfussy; contain its enthusiasm
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grower's notes
memberspropagation, guild role, and deeper ecology for lemon balm — the members' view.
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relationships — grows well with
see lemon balm on the relationship map →the takeaway
start a guild around lemon balm
plant these together and the relationships on this page start working for you — feeders, protectors, and cover, layer by layer.
- groundcover
- lemon balm — the anchor
- canopy
- apple
- groundcover
- peppermint
- herbaceous
- calendula
works inside: keyhole bed
design patterns using this plant