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Can You Grow Lemon Balm in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

60–70 days

When to plant Lemon Balms in Maryland

Start indoors

Jan 24

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 6 – May 16

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland'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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.