Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Southern Europe
Types
-
Melissa officinalis
Habitat
Boggy areas, Near ponds
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-12
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Sienna, Chocolate
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Skin rash
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
TYPHA latifolia
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
Broadleaf Cattail
नींबू बाम
In German
Laub- Cattail
Lemonbalm
In French
broadleaf Cattail
mélisse
In Spanish
Espadaña de hoja ancha
Lemonbalm
In Greek
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
broadleaf Tifa
Lemonbalm
In Polish
Broadleaf Cattail
Lemonbalm
In Latin
broadleaf Cattail
CITRAGO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Typhaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Pitcairnioideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Broadleaf Cattail and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Broadleaf Cattail and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Broadleaf Cattail season is Summer and Fall and Lemonbalm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Broadleaf Cattail and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Broadleaf Cattail and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Broadleaf Cattail and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Lemonbalm
Care of Broadleaf Cattail and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Broadleaf Cattail 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.