Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Western Europe
Southern Europe
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, moorlands
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green, Gray
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Galls
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for Landscaping
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAREX flacca
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
blue sedge, gray carex, glaucous sedge, carnation-grass
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
ब्लू सेज
नींबू बाम
In German
Blau-Segge
Lemonbalm
In French
Bleu carex
mélisse
In Spanish
azul de la juncia
Lemonbalm
In Greek
μπλε σπαθόχορτο
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
azul Sedge
Lemonbalm
In Polish
niebieski turzyca
Lemonbalm
In Latin
blue Sedge
CITRAGO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cyperaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Blue Sedge and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Blue Sedge and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Sedge and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Blue Sedge and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Blue Sedge and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Sedge height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Blue Sedge and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Blue Sedge flower color: Yellow green
Blue Sedge leaf color: Blue Green, Gray Green and Gray
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Blue Sedge and Lemonbalm
Care of Blue Sedge and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Sedge 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 Blue Sedge 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.