Hosta

Lemonbalm

About Hosta and Lemonbalm

Hosta

Lemonbalm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Asia

Southern Europe

Types

Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’

Melissa officinalis

Number of Varieties

705

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-84-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-2

12-1

Sunset Zone

A2, A3, 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

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

45.70 cm30.50 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Lavender, Ivory

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Slate Gray, Steel Blue

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Green, Light Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Deer resistant, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Grafting, Transplanting

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water

Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, 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

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

Deer resistant, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

704

1 27800

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Properties of Hosta and Lemonbalm

Wondering what are the properties of Hosta and Lemonbalm? We provide you with everything About Hosta and Lemonbalm. Hosta doesn't have thorns and Lemonbalm doesn't have thorns. Also Hosta does not have fragrant flowers. Hosta has allergic reactions like and Lemonbalm has allergic reactions like . 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 Hosta and Lemonbalm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hosta and Lemonbalm

Season and care of Hosta and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Hosta and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hosta season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hosta is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hosta is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.

Hosta and Lemonbalm Physical Information

Hosta and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Hosta height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hosta and Lemonbalm are as follows:

Hosta flower color: White, Lavender and Ivory
Hosta leaf color: Yellow, Green and Light Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Hosta and Lemonbalm

Care of Hosta and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hosta 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 Hosta 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.