Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Melissa officinalis
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Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Medicinal oil, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Black Cherry
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Lemonbalm
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
mélisse
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
CITRAGO
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Black Cherry
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemonbalm and Black Cherry Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Black Cherry are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Black Cherry
Care of Lemonbalm and Black Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Black Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.