Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
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
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Regular watering required
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Not Available
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ACTINIDIA arguta
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Hardy Kiwi
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
हार्डी कीवी
नींबू बाम
In German
Hardy Kiwi
Lemonbalm
In Spanish
kiwi hardy
Lemonbalm
In Greek
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
kiwi Hardy
Lemonbalm
In Polish
hardy kiwi
Lemonbalm
In Latin
Hardy kiwi
CITRAGO
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Actinidiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Actinidiaceae
Nepetoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hardy Kiwi and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Hardy Kiwi and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Hardy Kiwi and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Loam and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Hardy Kiwi and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Hardy Kiwi and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hardy Kiwi and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Lemonbalm
Care of Hardy Kiwi and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.