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Can You Grow Lemon Balm in Kansas?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Kansas last frost

early April

Kansas first frost

late October

Days to harvest

60–70 days

When to plant Lemon Balms in Kansas

Start indoors

Feb 17

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

May 31 – Jun 10

Dates are approximate, based on Kansas'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 Kansas

Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.