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Can You Grow Lemon Balm in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Grows well here

Lemon balm grows as a vigorous perennial in your zone — contain it or it will take over.

Plant zones

3a–9b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

60–70 days

When to plant Lemon Balms in Yukon

Start indoors

May 4

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Aug 14 – Aug 24

Dates are approximate, based on Yukon's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Lemon Balm

Lemon balm is a prolific mint-family herb with bright citrus fragrance. Used for teas, desserts, and calming remedies. Warning: it self-seeds aggressively — grow in containers to prevent garden takeover.

Grow in a container to control spreading. Harvest before flowering for best flavor. Cut back hard in midsummer to encourage fresh growth. Tolerates partial shade better than most herbs.

Full lemon balm growing guide →

Gardening in Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.