Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Central United States, Canada
Types
Melissa officinalis
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Inner Bark, Seeds
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 a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Blue Ash
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Blue Ash plant
In German
Lemonbalm
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
mélisse
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
Lemonbalm
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
CITRAGO
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Blue Ash
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Blue Ash Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Blue Ash are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Blue Ash
Care of Lemonbalm and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.