Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Southern Europe
Types
-
Melissa officinalis
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
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
White, Red, Pink
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Bees
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In German
Heidekraut
Lemonbalm
In French
bruyère
mélisse
In Spanish
brezo
Lemonbalm
In Greek
ερείκη
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
urze
Lemonbalm
In Polish
wrzos
Lemonbalm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Heather and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Heather and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Heather and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Heather and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Heather and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Heather and Lemonbalm
Care of Heather and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather 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.