Artemisia

Lemonbalm

About Artemisia and Lemonbalm

Artemisia

Lemonbalm

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Herbs

Origin

Southern Europe

Types

Artemisia absinthium, Artemisia annua, Artemisia ludoviciana

Melissa officinalis

Number of Varieties

2005

0 40000

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Habitat

Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99994-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

150.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

150.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

bipinnate

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Deer resistant, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Nitrogen, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Gray leaf blight, Root rot

Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Bees

Allergy

Pollen

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Skin inflammation

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Fever, Inflammation, Malaria

Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Artemisia

CITRAGO

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Lamiales

Family

Asteraceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Artemisia

Melissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Anthemideae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

4004

1 27800

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Properties of Artemisia and Lemonbalm

Wondering what are the properties of Artemisia and Lemonbalm? We provide you with everything About Artemisia and Lemonbalm. Artemisia doesn't have thorns and Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns. Also Artemisia does not have fragrant flowers. Artemisia has allergic reactions like Pollen and Lemonbalm has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Artemisia and Lemonbalm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Artemisia and Lemonbalm

Season and care of Artemisia and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Artemisia and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Artemisia season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Artemisia is Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Artemisia is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.

Artemisia and Lemonbalm Physical Information

Artemisia and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Artemisia height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Artemisia and Lemonbalm are as follows:

Artemisia flower color:
Artemisia leaf color:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Artemisia and Lemonbalm

Care of Artemisia and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Artemisia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Artemisia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.