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Can You Grow Lemon Balm in Nebraska?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Nebraska last frost

early April

Nebraska first frost

late October

Days to harvest

60–70 days

When to plant Lemon Balms in Nebraska

Start indoors

Feb 23

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 6 – Jun 16

Dates are approximate, based on Nebraska'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 Nebraska

Nebraska spans from Zone 4a in the northwest to Zone 6a in the southeast. Cold winters and warm summers. Excellent for corn, winter wheat, and cool-season crops.