Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Slopes, Stony hillsides
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Insects, Wildlife
Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antiscrophulatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
RUMEX scutatus
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
French Sorrel, Buckler-Leaved Sorrel, shield-leaf sorrel
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
French Sorrel
नींबू बाम
In German
Schild-Ampfer
Lemonbalm
In French
French Sorrel
mélisse
In Spanish
French Sorrel
Lemonbalm
In Greek
French Sorrel
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
French Sorrel
Lemonbalm
In Polish
Szczaw tarczolistny
Lemonbalm
In Latin
French Sorrel
CITRAGO
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Polygonaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of French Sorrel and Lemonbalm
Season and care of French Sorrel and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about French Sorrel and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. French Sorrel season is Summer and Fall and Lemonbalm season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for French Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for French Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
French Sorrel and Lemonbalm Physical Information
French Sorrel and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. French Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of French Sorrel and Lemonbalm are as follows:
French Sorrel flower color: Green
French Sorrel leaf color: Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of French Sorrel and Lemonbalm
Care of French Sorrel and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. French Sorrel 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 French Sorrel 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.