Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Southern Europe
Types
Hosta ‘Independence’, Hosta ‘Island Charm’
Melissa officinalis
Habitat
-
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Lavender, Ivory
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HOSTA 'Darwin's Standard'
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Hosta
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In German
Hosta
Lemonbalm
In Spanish
Hosta
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
Hosta
Lemonbalm
In Polish
Hosta
Lemonbalm
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Lamiales
Family
Liliaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Nepetoideae
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.