Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern America, Northern Europe
Southern Europe
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
shores, Shores of rivers or lakes
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Baby Pink, Not Available, Pink, Red
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Powdery mildew, Sooty Mold, Verticillium Wilt
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Perfumes
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, 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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
Rosa rugosa
MELISSA officinalis
Common Name
Ramanas Rose, Japanese Rose, Rugosa Rose
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
In Hindi
Japanese Rose
नींबू बाम
In German
Japanese Rose
Lemonbalm
In French
Japanese Rose
mélisse
In Spanish
Japanese Rose
Lemonbalm
In Greek
Γιαπωνέζικο Τριαντάφυλλο
Lemonbalm
In Portuguese
Japanese Rose
Lemonbalm
In Polish
Japanese Rose
Lemonbalm
In Latin
Japanese Rose
CITRAGO
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cistaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Japanese Rose and Lemonbalm
Season and care of Japanese Rose and Lemonbalm is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Rose and Lemonbalm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Rose season is Spring and Summer and Lemonbalm season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Japanese Rose is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemonbalm is Neutral.
Japanese Rose and Lemonbalm Physical Information
Japanese Rose and Lemonbalm physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Rose height is 50.80 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Japanese Rose and Lemonbalm are as follows:
Japanese Rose flower color: Baby Pink, Not Available, Pink and Red
Japanese Rose leaf color: Green
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
- Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Japanese Rose and Lemonbalm
Care of Japanese Rose and Lemonbalm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Rose 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 Japanese Rose 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.