Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Open Plains, Prairies
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Medium
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, 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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
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, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds, Whole plant
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 Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Lemonbalm
Blau Grama Grass
In French
mélisse
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
CITRAGO
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Lemonbalm and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.