Azalea

Lemonbalm

About Azalea and Lemonbalm

Azalea

Lemonbalm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Herbs

Origin

Southern Europe

Types

Rhododendron, Azalea indica, Azalea japonica

Melissa officinalis

Number of Varieties

105

0 40000

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Habitat

Forests

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-114-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

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

Oval or Rounded

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

60.00 cm30.50 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Petal blight, Red blotch, Rust, Twig blight, Whiteflies

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Deer resistant, Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Onion thrips, White Pine Weevil

Bees

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Cottage Garden

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent

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

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Repellent, used for making charcoal, Used for woodware

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

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

RHODODENDRON 'Anthopogon'

MELISSA officinalis

Common Name

Evergreen Azalea

Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint

In Hindi

Azalea

नींबू बाम

In German

Azalee

Lemonbalm

In French

azalée

mélisse

In Spanish

azalea

Lemonbalm

In Greek

αζάλεα

Lemonbalm

In Portuguese

Azalea

Lemonbalm

In Polish

azalia

Lemonbalm

In Latin

Azalea

CITRAGO

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Lamiales

Family

Ericaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Rhododendron

Melissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

10244

1 27800

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Properties of Azalea and Lemonbalm

Wondering what are the properties of Azalea and Lemonbalm? We provide you with everything About Azalea and Lemonbalm. Azalea doesn't have thorns and Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns. Also Azalea does not have fragrant flowers. Azalea has allergic reactions like and Lemonbalm has allergic reactions like . 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 Azalea and Lemonbalm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Azalea and Lemonbalm

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

Azalea and Lemonbalm Physical Information

Azalea and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Azalea height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Azalea and Lemonbalm are as follows:

Azalea flower color: Red
Azalea leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Azalea and Lemonbalm

Care of Azalea and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Azalea 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 Azalea 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.