When to plant lemon balm in Missouri
Missouri spans USDA zones 5b–7b, so the right time to plant lemon balm shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about March 26 in Sikeston to April 21 in Kirksville — below are local dates for 87 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 6b | April 4 | November 2 | April 4 – April 18 |
| St. Louis | 7a | April 1 | November 4 | April 1 – April 15 |
| Springfield | 7a | April 4 | October 27 | April 4 – April 18 |
| Columbia | 6b | April 5 | October 31 | April 5 – April 19 |
| Independence | 6b | April 10 | October 27 | April 10 – April 24 |
| Lee's Summit | 6b | April 7 | October 29 | April 7 – April 21 |
| O'Fallon | 6b | April 10 | October 26 | April 10 – April 24 |
| St. Charles | 6b | April 8 | October 29 | April 8 – April 22 |
Lemon Balm in Missouri: FAQ
When can I plant lemon balm in Missouri?
Across Missouri, the time to transplant lemon balm spans roughly March 26 in Sikeston to April 21 in Kirksville, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the lemon balm planting date vary across Missouri?
Yes. Missouri publishes 87 cities with their own frost dates, so the right lemon balm planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
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