Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America, Southern India
Types
Melissa officinalis
Herpestis monniera
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
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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Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Dry Mouth, gastro-intestinal problems, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Good for skin, Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
Bronchitis, constipation, Cough, Digestive disorders, Fever, Fights Depression, Improving mental health, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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
Culinary use, For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
Bacopa monnieri
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
brahmi, thyme-leafed gratiola, water hyssop, herb of grace, Indian pennywort
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
ब्राह्मी
In German
Lemonbalm
Kleine Fettblatt
In French
mélisse
Bacopa monnieri
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
bacopa, hisopo de agua, brahmi and lágrima de bebé
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Brahmi
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Brahmi
In Polish
Lemonbalm
brahmi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lamiaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Brahmi
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Brahmi is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Brahmi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brahmi season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Brahmi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Brahmi is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Brahmi Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Brahmi physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Brahmi height is 60.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Brahmi are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Brahmi flower color: Yellow
- Brahmi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lemonbalm and Brahmi
Care of Lemonbalm and Brahmi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Brahmi pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brahmi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.