Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Melissa officinalis
Cedars
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Mediterranean region, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Deer resistant, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Anxiety, Appetite enhancer, Digestion problems, Insomnia, Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Stem, Tree trunks
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 firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
MELISSA officinalis
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Lemonbalm, balm, common balm, balm mint
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
नींबू बाम
देवदार एल्म
In German
Lemonbalm
Cedar Elm
In French
mélisse
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
Lemonbalm
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Lemonbalm
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Lemonbalm
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Lemonbalm
Cedar Elm
In Latin
CITRAGO
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lemonbalm and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Lemonbalm and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Lemonbalm and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemonbalm season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Lemonbalm is Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemonbalm is Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemonbalm and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Lemonbalm and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Lemonbalm height is 30.50 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Lemonbalm and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Lemonbalm flower color: White and Light Pink
Lemonbalm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Lemonbalm and Cedar Elm
Care of Lemonbalm and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemonbalm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Lemonbalm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.