Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Southern Europe
Types
marginata, sanderiana
Not available
Habitat
Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
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
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full 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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Throat itching
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in mosquito repellents
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
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ARISAEMA dracontium
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Green Dragon
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
Arisaema dracontium
नींबू बाम
In German
Arisaema dracontium
Lemonbalm
In French
Arisaema dracontium
mélisse
In Spanish
Arisaema dracontium
Lemonbalm
In Greek
Arisaema dracontium
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
Arisaema dracontium
Lemonbalm
In Polish
Arisaema dracontium
Lemonbalm
In Latin
Arisaema dracontium
CITRAGO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Arisaemateae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Green Dragon and Lemonbalm
Wondering what are the properties of Green Dragon and Lemonbalm? We provide you with everything About Green Dragon and Lemonbalm. Green Dragon doesn't have thorns and Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns. Also Green Dragon does not have fragrant flowers. Green Dragon has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Sore Throat and Throat itching and Lemonbalm has allergic reactions like Mouth itching, Sore Throat and Throat itching. 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 Green Dragon and Lemonbalm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Green Dragon and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Green Dragon and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Green Dragon and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Green Dragon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Green Dragon is Loam and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Green Dragon is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Green Dragon and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Green Dragon and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Green Dragon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Green Dragon and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Green Dragon flower color: Green
Green Dragon leaf color: Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Green Dragon and Lemonbalm
Care of Green Dragon and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Green Dragon 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 Green Dragon 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.